“Das macht nichts”
It doesn't matter / Never mind
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “That makes nothing”
Pronunciation
/das maxt nɪçts/
When to Use This Phrase
It's the go-to reply when someone apologizes, often shortened to 'Macht nichts!' or, very casually, 'Macht nix!'. Unlike English 'no problem', it doesn't work as a reply to 'Danke'; there, say 'Bitte' or 'Gern geschehen'.
Example Sentences
Entschuldigung, ich bin zu spät. — Das macht nichts.
Sorry I'm late. — Don't worry about it.
Oh nein, ich habe deinen Kaffee verschüttet! — Das macht nichts, ich hole mir einen neuen.
Oh no, I spilled your coffee! — Never mind, I'll get myself another one.
Word Breakdown
machennichts
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