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How to Say ‘Definitely’ in German

Auf jeden Fall

owf YAY-den fal

[owf YAY-den fal]

💬 Usage Tip: This literally means "in any case", but it's the go-to word for an enthusiastic "definitely".

Phrase Breakdown

Auf

[owf]

in (as part of 'auf jeden Fall')

Preposition used in the fixed phrase 'auf jeden Fall' = definitely.

Example

Das mache ich auf jeden Fall.

I'll definitely do that.

jeden

[YAY-den]

every / any

Accusative form of 'jeder'; in 'auf jeden Fall' means 'in any case'.

Example

Ich gehe jeden Tag spazieren.

I go for a walk every day.

Fall

[fal]

case

Masculine noun: der Fall; 'auf jeden Fall' = definitely.

Example

Auf keinen Fall!

No way!

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