Adverb

gegebenenfalls

if necessary, if applicable, possibly, potentially

Gegebenenfalls rufen Sie mich bitte an.

If necessary, please call me.

Bringen Sie gegebenenfalls einen Schirm mit.

If applicable, bring an umbrella with you.

Der Termin kann gegebenenfalls verschoben werden.

The appointment can possibly be postponed.

Gegebenenfalls + V + S ... (at start of sentence) If necessary, ... Gegebenenfalls komme ich später.

S + V + gegebenenfalls ... (in mid-sentence) ... if necessary. You can write an email if necessary.

eventuell (possibly), möglicherweise (possibly), nötigenfalls (if need be), unter Umständen (under circumstances)

Comes from the genitive phrase 'gegebenen Falles', literally meaning 'of the given case'.

Break it down: 'gegebenen' (given) + 'Falls' (case). So, 'in a given case' or 'if the case arises'.

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