für den Fall
Translation
in case, in the event that
Examples
Nimm einen Schirm mit, für den Fall, dass es regnet.
Take an umbrella with you, in case it rains.
Für den Fall eines Feuers, benutze die Treppe.
In case of a fire, use the stairs.
Grammar Patterns
für den Fall, dass ... in case ... Take an umbrella, in case it rains.
für den Fall + Genitive in case of ... In case of an emergency, call for help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: falls, im Falle von (in the case of)
Etymology
Literally 'for the case', from 'für' (for) and 'den Fall' (the case).
Memory Tips
Think of preparing 'for the case' that something happens. You have a plan for a specific 'case' or scenario.