Signification
Used to state that something is unimportant or inconsequential.
Contexte culturel
In Germany, 'Das ist egal' is seen as a sign of being 'unkompliziert' (uncomplicated). Germans value efficiency, so if you don't care about a detail, saying so directly is appreciated. Austrians often use 'Das ist mir Wurscht' (That is sausage to me). It carries a slightly more relaxed, humorous tone than the standard 'egal.' In Swiss German, you might hear 'Das isch mir glich' (Das ist mir gleich). It's the local equivalent and is used very frequently in the same contexts. In a German office, 'Das ist egal' can sound slightly unprofessional if used with a superior. 'Das spielt keine Rolle' is the preferred 'corporate' version.
Add 'mir' for softness
Saying 'Das ist mir egal' sounds slightly more personal and softer than the blunt 'Das ist egal.'
Watch your tone
If you say 'EGAL!' loudly, it sounds like you are angry or shutting down the conversation.
Signification
Used to state that something is unimportant or inconsequential.
Add 'mir' for softness
Saying 'Das ist mir egal' sounds slightly more personal and softer than the blunt 'Das ist egal.'
Watch your tone
If you say 'EGAL!' loudly, it sounds like you are angry or shutting down the conversation.
The 'Wurst' Factor
Use 'Das ist mir Wurst' with friends to sound more like a native speaker and show off your idiom knowledge.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'It doesn't matter to me.'
Das ist ___ egal.
We use the dative pronoun 'mir' to show who is indifferent.
Which response is the most natural when someone apologizes for a small mistake?
A: 'Entschuldigung, ich habe keinen Stift.' B: '___'
'Das ist egal' is the standard way to dismiss a minor problem.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
Lukas: 'Sollen wir Pizza oder Pasta bestellen?' Sarah: 'Das ist mir ___.'
Sarah is showing she has no preference.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Das ist mir völlig egal'?
'Völlig egal' emphasizes a total lack of preference.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDas ist ___ egal.
We use the dative pronoun 'mir' to show who is indifferent.
A: 'Entschuldigung, ich habe keinen Stift.' B: '___'
'Das ist egal' is the standard way to dismiss a minor problem.
Lukas: 'Sollen wir Pizza oder Pasta bestellen?' Sarah: 'Das ist mir ___.'
Sarah is showing she has no preference.
When would you say 'Das ist mir völlig egal'?
'Völlig egal' emphasizes a total lack of preference.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNot usually. It's a standard way to show flexibility. However, if used with a bored tone when someone is trying to be nice, it can seem ungrateful.
Yes, in very casual speech or texting, 'Egal' alone is perfectly fine and very common.
'Egal' is used for choices and indifference. 'Unwichtig' is a standard adjective meaning 'unimportant' (e.g., 'Diese Information ist unwichtig').
You can say 'Das ist mir völlig egal' or 'Das ist mir ganz egal.'
Expressions liées
Das spielt keine Rolle
synonymThat doesn't matter / That plays no role.
Das ist mir Wurst
similarI don't care (literally: That is sausage to me).
Egal wie
builds onNo matter how / Anyway.
Gleichgültig
specialized formIndifferent.
