falls
if
Introduces a condition and means 'if' or 'in case'.
EXAMPLE
Falls du Hilfe brauchst, kannst du mich jederzeit anrufen.
If you need help, you can call me anytime.
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Verb at the end
'Falls' (if) introduces a subordinate clause, so the conjugated verb comes at the end of that clause. The subordinate clause is separated from the main clause by a comma.
EXAMPLE
Falls du morgen Zeit hast, besprechen wir den Plan gemeinsam.
If you have time tomorrow, we will discuss the plan together.
Word order
When the 'falls' (if) clause comes first, the conjugated verb comes directly after the comma in the main clause, followed by the subject. The subordinate clause therefore takes the first position in the complete sentence.
EXAMPLE
Falls der Zug Verspätung hat, warten wir am Bahnhof auf dich.
If the train is delayed, we will wait for you at the station.
Wir warten am Bahnhof auf dich, falls der Zug Verspätung hat.
We will wait for you at the station if the train is delayed.
Short expressions
'Falls' (if) is often used in shortened expressions before an adjective or adverb when the verb is left unspoken. 'Falls nötig' (if necessary) and 'falls möglich' (if possible) are especially common.
EXAMPLE
Falls nötig, melde ich mich später noch einmal bei Ihnen.
If necessary, I will contact you again later.
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