In case of Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈkeɪs/ /ˈəv

in KAYS-uhv

UK

ˈɪn/ /kˈeɪs/ /ˈɒv

in KAYS-ov

التعريف

Used to say what to do if something specific happens or to prepare for a possible situation.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Usually followed by a noun: 'in case of fire'. It is formal or official, often on signs, instructions, or emergency plans. Do not confuse with 'in case' (which is followed by a clause: 'Take an umbrella in case it rains').

• Spanish: en caso de
• Portuguese (BR): em caso de
• Portuguese (PT): em caso de
• Chinese (Simplified): 如果发生 - 以防
• Chinese (Traditional): 如果發生 - 以防
• Hindi: के मामले में
• Arabic: في حال
• Bengali: ...ের ক্ষেত্রে - ... হলে
• Russian: в случае
• Japanese: の場合
• Vietnamese: trong trường hợp
• Korean: ...의 경우
• Turkish: -de (örneğin: yangın durumunda) - halinde
• Urdu: کی صورت میں
• Indonesian: dalam kasus - jika terjadi

جمل نموذجية

In case of emergency, call 911.

basic

Read the instructions in case of fire.

basic

Use this button in case of power failure.

basic

In case of rain, the concert will move indoors.

natural

There’s a first aid kit by the door in case of accidents.

natural

Keep this number handy in case of trouble.

natural