No. 988 in Estonian

juhuks

"For the case" or "in case."

In a sentence

Võta vihmavari kaasa, juhuks kui hakkab sadama.
Take an umbrella with you, just in case it rains.
The word 'juhuks' here introduces a conditional scenario that is being prepared for.
Ma helistan sulle hiljem, juhuks kui sa oled hõivatud praegu.
I will call you later in case you're busy right now.
Here, 'juhuks' sets up a hypothetical situation for an event.
Pane lilled päikese eest varju, juhuks kui ilm läheb väga kuumaks.
Put the flowers in the shade in case the weather gets very hot.
'Juhuks' conveys cautionary preparation for a possible event.

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