Meanings
conditional · formalif, in the event that
Falls es anfängt zu regnen, müssen wir das Fenster zumachen.If it starts raining, we need to close the window.
colloquialin case, in order to be prepared if
Lass uns das Fenster zumachen, falls es anfängt zu regnen.Let's close the window, in case it starts raining.
Examples
GermanEnglish
Falls ich Zeit habe, mach’ ich’s.If I have time, I'll do it.
Falls etwas passiert, ruf mich sofort an.If anything happens, ring me immediately.