Bedeutung
Indicating something is not important.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The Dutch value directness but also pragmatism. This phrase is a way to avoid unnecessary conflict. In Flanders, you might hear 'Dat geeft niet' more often than in the Netherlands. In a professional setting, don't overuse this as it might make you seem unengaged. In comments, people often use 'Boeie' as a very informal, sometimes dismissive version.
Use it often
This is one of the most useful phrases in Dutch. Don't be afraid to use it in almost any situation where you want to be polite.
Watch your tone
If you say it with a flat, bored tone, it can sound dismissive. Use a friendly, upbeat tone to sound helpful.
Bedeutung
Indicating something is not important.
Use it often
This is one of the most useful phrases in Dutch. Don't be afraid to use it in almost any situation where you want to be polite.
Watch your tone
If you say it with a flat, bored tone, it can sound dismissive. Use a friendly, upbeat tone to sound helpful.
Combine it
You can combine it with 'Nee joh' for a very natural, friendly Dutch sound: 'Nee joh, het maakt niet uit!'
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Sorry dat ik te laat ben! - ________, we zijn net begonnen.
This is the standard response to an apology.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct word order.
The object 'mij' must be placed before the separable part 'uit'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Wil je liever pizza of pasta? B: ________, ik lust alles.
The speaker is expressing indifference to the choice.
Match the situation to the correct response.
Situation: A friend accidentally spills your drink.
This is the polite way to reassure your friend.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSorry dat ik te laat ben! - ________, we zijn net begonnen.
This is the standard response to an apology.
Choose the correct word order.
The object 'mij' must be placed before the separable part 'uit'.
A: Wil je liever pizza of pasta? B: ________, ik lust alles.
The speaker is expressing indifference to the choice.
Situation: A friend accidentally spills your drink.
This is the polite way to reassure your friend.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, if the interviewer asks about a minor preference, but be careful not to seem indifferent to the job itself.
No, it is very polite and helpful.
They are interchangeable. 'Dat' is slightly more specific to the situation.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in a professional context.
It is neutral. It works in both settings.
'Boeie' is slang for 'who cares'. It is very informal and can be rude.
It is a diphthong. Try saying 'out' but start with a tighter 'u' sound.
No, it might sound like you don't care about their feelings.
Yes, it is the closest Dutch equivalent to 'No worries'.
That is 'Het kan me niet schelen'. That is much stronger and can be rude.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Dat geeft niet
synonymThat doesn't matter/It's okay.
Geen probleem
synonymNo problem.
Het maakt geen verschil
similarIt makes no difference.
Wat maakt het uit?
contrastWhat does it matter?
