macht nichts
German
editEtymology
editShort for das macht nichts (literally “that makes nothing”).
Pronunciation
editPhrase
edit- (idiomatic) never mind, it doesn't matter (it is not important)
- Synonyms: egal, das ist mir egal, nitschewo
Usage notes
edit- Often used as answer to an excuse:
- Tut mir leid. —Macht nichts.
- I'm Sorry. —Never mind.