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