der Zweifelsfall
Translation
case of doubt, doubtful case
Examples
Im Zweifelsfall fragen Sie den Arzt.
In case of doubt, ask the doctor.
Im Zweifelsfall für den Angeklagten.
In case of doubt, in favour of the accused.
Grammar Patterns
in case of doubt in case of doubt In case of doubt, ask the doctor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unsicherheit; Antonyms: Gewissheit, Sicherheit
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Zweifel' (doubt) + 's' (linking element) + 'Fall' (case). Literally, a 'doubt's case'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: a 'Fall' (case) where there is 'Zweifel' (doubt). It's most often used in the phrase 'im Zweifelsfall' (in case of doubt).