Fall
case
In German, the word 'Fall' is used to refer to a 'case' in a grammatical sense, as well as in a legal context. It can also be used to refer to a situation or scenario, similar to the English word 'case'. However, it's important to note that 'Fall' is a noun, unlike the English 'case', which can also function as a verb.
Example sentences using: Fall
Im Fall einer Niederlage, müssen wir einen Backup-Plan haben.
In case of defeat, we must have a backup plan.
In this context, 'Fall' is used to imply a possible scenario or circumstance. It is synonymous with 'case' in English.
Sei vorsichtig, es ist ein langer Fall.
Be careful, it's a long fall.
Here, 'Fall' is referred as a literal drop or fall from a height. It is similar to the English usage of 'fall'.
Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm, auf jeden Fall.
The apple does not fall far from the tree, in any case.
In this example, 'Fall' is used to assert a fact or statement. In English, this works similarly to the phrase 'in any case'.