Bedeutung
Used to dismiss a minor issue or apology.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Germans appreciate brevity. 'Macht nichts' is valued because it doesn't waste time with flowery language. In Austria, you might hear 'Macht nix' (with an 'x' sound), which is a regional variation.
Keep it short
You don't need to add 'es' or 'das'. Just saying 'Macht nichts' is perfectly natural.
Tone matters
If you say it with a flat, cold tone, it can sound dismissive. Use a friendly, rising intonation.
Bedeutung
Used to dismiss a minor issue or apology.
Keep it short
You don't need to add 'es' or 'das'. Just saying 'Macht nichts' is perfectly natural.
Tone matters
If you say it with a flat, cold tone, it can sound dismissive. Use a friendly, rising intonation.
Teste dich selbst
Someone says 'Entschuldigung!'. What do you say?
Choose the best response:
This is the standard polite response to an apology.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Aufgabensammlung
1 AufgabenChoose the best response:
This is the standard polite response to an apology.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenYes, it is polite and professional enough for most workplace interactions.
No, it is actually very polite as it relieves the other person of guilt.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Kein Problem
synonymNo problem
Nicht schlimm
similarNot bad/not serious
