Adverb
gegebenenfalls
Pronunciation: /ɡəˈɡeː.bə.nənˌfals/
possibly; if circumstances require; where applicable
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Meanings
Adverb
- possibly; if circumstances require; where applicable
Example sentence
Das Amt verlangt gegebenenfalls zusätzliche Dokumente.
If necessary, the office will ask for additional documents.
Usage
- gegebenenfalls — Only if the situation requires it, not automatically.
- ggf. — A common written abbreviation for gegebenenfalls.
Gegebenenfalls können wir den Termin noch verschieben.
If necessary, we can still postpone the appointment.