“Ist mir egal”
I don't care / I don't mind
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “(It) is to me equal”
Pronunciation
/ɪst miːɐ̯ eˈɡaːl/
When to Use This Phrase
Depending on your tone, 'Ist mir egal' can mean a relaxed 'I don't mind' or a blunt 'I don't care'. When someone offers you a choice, 'Mir ist beides recht' (either is fine with me) sounds friendlier.
Example Sentences
Pizza oder Pasta? — Ist mir egal.
Pizza or pasta? — I don't mind.
Was die anderen denken, ist mir egal.
I don't care what the others think.
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