Meaning 1formal; administrative · 82%
On the condition that it becomes necessary or the relevant situation arises.
Natural examples
Bitte bringen Sie gegebenenfalls Ihren Ausweis mit.
Please bring your identification if necessary.
Gegebenenfalls verlängern wir die Öffnungszeiten.
We may extend the opening hours if needed.
Legen Sie gegebenenfalls eine Kopie bei.
Include a copy if applicable.
Usage note
Gegebenenfalls is formal and common in instructions. It points to a possible need or case, rather than simply meaning maybe.
Mini-lesson: gegebenenfalls
On the condition that it becomes necessary or the relevant situation arises. Gegebenenfalls is formal and common in instructions. It points to a possible need or case, rather than simply meaning maybe.
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