This is the 6766th most frequent German word.
extremfall
"Extremfall" means "extreme case" in English.
Used to describe an exceptional situation or occurrence.
In einem Extremfall könnte diese Maßnahme notwendig werden.
In an extreme case, this measure could become necessary.
Indicates a rare or last-resort scenario.
Solche Vorkehrungen trifft man nur im Extremfall.
Such precautions are made only in extreme cases.
Illustrates an instance exemplifying the most severe level of a category.