SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

falls/fals/if; in case; should (it happen)

falls is a German subordinating conjunction that means if, in case, or should (it happen). It is pronounced /fals/.

Definitions

1.if; in the event that(conditional)

a.used to introduce a condition that may or may not occur

Falls es regnet, bleiben wir zu Hause.If it rains, we will stay at home.

b.in the event that (as a precaution)

Falls du Fragen hast, kannst du mich jederzeit anrufen.In case you have any questions, you can call me anytime.

Frequently asked questions

What does "falls" mean in English?
"falls" means if, in case, or should (it happen). It is a German subordinating conjunction.
How do you pronounce "falls"?
"falls" is pronounced /fals/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "falls"?
"falls" is a subordinating conjunction in German.

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