ADVERB

notfalls/ˈnoːtfals/if necessary; in case of emergency; at a pinch

notfalls is a German adverb that means if necessary, in case of emergency, or at a pinch. It is pronounced /ˈnoːtfals/.

Definitions

1.if absolutely necessary; if there is no other option(condition/contingency)

a.if a situation forces it, as a last resort

Wir können notfalls auch ein Taxi nehmen.—If necessary, we can also take a taxi.

b.if no better alternative is available

Notfalls bringe ich dir die Unterlagen selbst vorbei.—If need be, I'll bring you the documents myself.

Frequently asked questions

What does "notfalls" mean in English?
"notfalls" means if necessary, in case of emergency, or at a pinch. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "notfalls"?
"notfalls" is pronounced /ˈnoːtfals/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "notfalls"?
"notfalls" is a adverb in German.

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