ADVERB

auf jeden Fall/aʊ̯f ˈjeːdn̩ ˈfal/definitely; in any case; at any rate

auf jeden Fall is a German adverb that means definitely, in any case, or at any rate. It is pronounced /aʊ̯f ˈjeːdn̩ ˈfal/.

Definitions

1.expressing certainty or affirmation, no matter what happens(affirmation, certainty)

a.in any case; definitely

Kommst du morgen zur Party? – Auf jeden Fall!—Are you coming to the party tomorrow? – Definitely!

b.at any rate; regardless of circumstances

Wir müssen auf jeden Fall rechtzeitig da sein.—We must be there on time in any case.

Frequently asked questions

What does "auf jeden Fall" mean in English?
"auf jeden Fall" means definitely, in any case, or at any rate. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "auf jeden Fall"?
"auf jeden Fall" is pronounced /aʊ̯f ˈjeːdn̩ ˈfal/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "auf jeden Fall"?
"auf jeden Fall" is a adverb in German.

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