No. 1,549 in German
falls
"Falls" means "if" or "in case" in English.
In a sentence
Falls es morgen regnet, bleiben wir zuhause.
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
In this sentence, 'falls' is used to introduce a conditional clause, indicating a possibility or hypothetical situation.
Falls ich ihn sehe, sage ich ihm Bescheid.
If I see him, I'll let him know.
Here, 'falls' is again used to express a condition under which the action of letting him know will occur.
Falls dieser Vertrag gültig ist, müssen wir ihn erfüllen.
If this contract is valid, we must fulfill it.
In this context, 'falls' provides a conditional premise that defines the obligation described in the main clause.
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