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nötigenfalls

if need be, if required

adverb NOE-ti-gen-fals Rare
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Usage Note

Nötigenfalls is a slightly more formal synonym of notfalls, common in administrative and official language. Nötigenfalls wird ein Anwalt hinzugezogen (an attorney will be brought in if required). In everyday conversation, notfalls is more natural.

Examples

"Die Kosten werden nötigenfalls aus der Rücklage gedeckt."

Natural Translation

The costs will be covered from the reserve if need be.

Literal Translation

The costs will if required from the reserve be covered.

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