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How to Say ‘In case we don't see each other’ in German

Falls wir uns nicht sehen

fals veer oons nicht ZAY-en

[fals veer oons nicht ZAY-en]

💬 Usage Tip: After falls "in case", the verb moves to the very end: wir sehen uns nicht becomes falls wir uns nicht sehen.

🇩🇪 In Germany: Neighbours often use this to justify wishing a happy New Year early, typically followed by Einen guten Rutsch!.

Phrase Breakdown

Falls wir uns

fals veer oons

in case we (each other)

'Falls' means 'in case' and sends the verb to the end of the clause.

Example

Falls wir uns verpassen, ruf an.

In case we miss each other, call.

Words in this phrase

Falls

[fals]

in case / if

Introduces a possible condition.

Example

Falls es regnet, bleiben wir drinnen.

In case it rains, we'll stay inside.

wir

[veer]

Pronoun for a group including the speaker.

Example

Wir arbeiten gern zusammen.

We like working together.

uns

[oons]

us; ourselves

A reflexive pronoun used when the action refers back to the people involved.

Example

Es ist schön, dass wir uns kennengelernt haben.

It is nice that we got to know each other.

nicht sehen

nicht ZAY-en

don't see

The verb comes at the end because of 'falls'. Say 'nicht' with a soft 'ch'.

Example

Ich kann es nicht sehen.

I can't see it.

Words in this phrase

nicht

[nicht]

not

Used to negate a sentence.

Example

Dieses Angebot gibt's nicht mehr.

This offer no longer exists.

sehen

[ZAY-en]

see

Verb 'sehen'; 'sich wiedersehen' means to see each other again.

Example

Sehen wir uns morgen?

Will we see each other tomorrow?

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