“Auf jeden Fall”
Definitely / In any case
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “On every case”
Pronunciation
/aʊ̯f ˈjeːdn̩ fal/
When to Use This Phrase
Use it on its own as an enthusiastic 'Definitely!' or inside a sentence to mean 'for sure' or 'in any case'. The opposite, 'Auf keinen Fall!', means 'No way!' or 'Under no circumstances'.
Example Sentences
Kommst du heute Abend zur Party? — Auf jeden Fall!
Are you coming to the party tonight? — Definitely!
Du solltest auf jeden Fall einen Regenschirm mitnehmen.
You should definitely take an umbrella.
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