macht nichts

German

Etymology

Short for das macht nichts (literally “that makes nothing”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈmaxt ˌnɪçts]

Phrase

macht nichts

  1. (idiomatic) never mind, it doesn't matter (it is not important)
    Synonyms: egal, das ist mir egal, nitschewo

Usage notes

  • Often used as answer to an excuse:
    Tut mir leid. —Macht nichts.
    I'm Sorry. —Never mind.

Descendants

  • → English: mox nix
  • Tok Pisin: maski
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