A1 Expression Neutral

Macht nichts.

Never mind. / It's nothing.

Significado

Used to dismiss a minor issue or apology.

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Contexto cultural

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.

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Keep it short

You don't need to add 'es' or 'das'. Just saying 'Macht nichts' is perfectly natural.

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Tone matters

If you say it with a flat, cold tone, it can sound dismissive. Use a friendly, rising intonation.

Significado

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.

Ponte a prueba

Someone says 'Entschuldigung!'. What do you say?

Choose the best response:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Macht nichts.

This is the standard polite response to an apology.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Banco de ejercicios

1 ejercicios
Someone says 'Entschuldigung!'. What do you say? Choose A1

Choose the best response:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Macht nichts.

This is the standard polite response to an apology.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Preguntas frecuentes

2 preguntas

Yes, it is polite and professional enough for most workplace interactions.

No, it is actually very polite as it relieves the other person of guilt.

Frases relacionadas

🔄

Kein Problem

synonym

No problem

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Nicht schlimm

similar

Not bad/not serious

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