ADVERB

gegebenenfalls/ɡəˈɡeːbənənfals/if necessary; if applicable; where appropriate

gegebenenfalls is a German adverb that means if necessary, if applicable, or where appropriate. It is pronounced /ɡəˈɡeːbənənfals/.

Definitions

1.in case it is necessary or appropriate; where required/applicable(general)

a.if needed or if the situation requires it

Bitte fügen Sie gegebenenfalls weitere Informationen hinzu.—Please add more information if necessary.

b.where something is applicable or relevant

Gegebenenfalls können Alternativen vorgeschlagen werden.—Alternatives may be suggested where appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

What does "gegebenenfalls" mean in English?
"gegebenenfalls" means if necessary, if applicable, or where appropriate. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "gegebenenfalls"?
"gegebenenfalls" is pronounced /ɡəˈɡeːbənənfals/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "gegebenenfalls"?
"gegebenenfalls" is a adverb in German.

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