auf jeden Fall
definitely, absolutely, in any case
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/aʊ̯f ˈjeːdn̩ fal/
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Cultural Note
Often abbreviated in speech to 'auf jeden' (dropping 'Fall'), especially among younger speakers. 'Auf jeden!' as a standalone response is the casual German equivalent of 'For sure!' or 'Totally!' It's used constantly in everyday conversation and is a key phrase for sounding natural. The abbreviation 'aufjedenfall' has become a single word in texting.
📝 Example Sentences
Auf jeden Fall komme ich zu deiner Party!
I'll definitely come to your party!
Willst du mitkommen? — Auf jeden Fall!
Do you want to come along? — Absolutely!
Auf jeden Fall solltest du das probieren.
You should definitely try that.