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notfalls

if necessary, in case of need

adverb NOHT-fals Rare
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Also means

as a last resort

Usage Note

Notfalls (literally 'in case of emergency') signals willingness to fall back on a less preferred option when needed. Notfalls bleibe ich zuhause — if it comes to it, I'll stay home. It is practical, neutral in register, and very commonly used in everyday planning language.

Examples

"Notfalls kannst du auch bei uns schlafen."

Natural Translation

If necessary, you can sleep at our place too.

Literal Translation

In case of need you can also at ours sleep.

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