# falls

falls is a German conjunction meaning “if”.

## In other languages

- Русский: если, в случае

## Meanings

1. _conditional · formal_ if, in the event that
   - Falls es anfängt zu regnen, müssen wir das Fenster zumachen. — If it starts raining, we need to close the window.
2. _colloquial_ in 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

- 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.
- Korrigiere die Fehler, falls welche vorhanden sind. — Correct errors, if any.
- Ruf mich an, falls es regnet. — Ring me if it rains.
- Falls es morgen regnet, fahren wir mit dem Auto hin. — If it's raining tomorrow, we'll go there by car.

## Related words

- Synonym: wenn, für den Fall, dass

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