gegebenenfalls

should the situation arise / possibly

English meaning: should the situation arise / possibly
CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate
Dictionary: German words with G

gegebenenfalls in a sentence

Gegebenenfalls müssen wir den Plan ändern.
Should the situation arise, we may need to change the plan.

Word family

gegebenenfalls is built from falls (in case, if). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Where gegebenenfalls comes from

Zusammenrückung der Formen gegebenen und Falls

Words that go with gegebenenfalls

abfälligdisparaging / derogatory / snide abgesprochenagreed upon abklärento clarify / clear up abtunto brush aside abwertendpejorative / derogatory pejorative = expressing contempt or disapproval akustischacoustic das Alte TestamentOld Testament der Appellan appeal / plea / rollcall appellierento appeal artikulierento articulate die Aufmachunglayout / format / style der Aufschlussinformation / explanation / breakdown

Questions about gegebenenfalls

What does gegebenenfalls mean in English?

gegebenenfalls means "should the situation arise / possibly". For example: "Gegebenenfalls müssen wir den Plan ändern." — "Should the situation arise, we may need to change the plan."

What level is gegebenenfalls in German?

gegebenenfalls is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate.

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