A1 Idiom カジュアル

Es ist mir Wurst.

I don't care.

意味

Used to express indifference or that something is not important to you.

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文化的背景

The 'Wurst' is a symbol of German identity. There are over 1,500 types of sausages in Germany, making it the most logical food to use in an idiom about variety and sameness. Austrians often use the word 'Wurscht' instead of 'Wurst'. The 'Wurschtigkeit' (the state of not caring) is sometimes seen as a typical Viennese character trait—a relaxed, slightly cynical indifference. In Bavaria, the phrase is often used while drinking beer in a {der|m} Biergarten. It fits the 'Gemütlichkeit' (coziness/relaxed nature) of the region. Younger Germans might use 'Ist mir latte' or 'Ist mir rille' as modern alternatives, but 'Es ist mir Wurst' remains a classic that everyone understands.

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Shorten it!

In very casual settings, just say 'Mir Wurst!' It sounds very native.

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Watch the tone

If you say it too loudly or with a frown, it can sound rude rather than just indifferent.

意味

Used to express indifference or that something is not important to you.

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Shorten it!

In very casual settings, just say 'Mir Wurst!' It sounds very native.

⚠️

Watch the tone

If you say it too loudly or with a frown, it can sound rude rather than just indifferent.

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The Southern 'sch'

If you are in Munich or Vienna, use 'Wurscht' to blend in perfectly.

自分をテスト

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

How do you say 'I don't care' using the sausage idiom?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Es ist mir Wurst.

You need the dative 'mir' and no article before 'Wurst'.

Fill in the missing dative pronoun.

Mein Bruder sagt: 'Es ist ____ Wurst, was wir essen.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ihm

Since 'Mein Bruder' is the subject, the dative pronoun for 'he' is 'ihm'.

In which situation is 'Es ist mir Wurst' appropriate?

Choose the best context:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Choosing between two flavors of ice cream with a friend.

The phrase is informal and best for low-stakes, casual decisions.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Willst du den roten oder den grünen Apfel?' B: '________'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Es ist mir Wurst.

This expresses that the color of the apple doesn't matter to the speaker.

Match the German phrase to its English meaning.

Match them up:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Es ist mir Wurst = I don't care

All pairs are correctly matched here for learning purposes.

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練習問題バンク

5 問題
Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

How do you say 'I don't care' using the sausage idiom?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Es ist mir Wurst.

You need the dative 'mir' and no article before 'Wurst'.

Fill in the missing dative pronoun. Fill Blank A2

Mein Bruder sagt: 'Es ist ____ Wurst, was wir essen.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ihm

Since 'Mein Bruder' is the subject, the dative pronoun for 'he' is 'ihm'.

In which situation is 'Es ist mir Wurst' appropriate? situation_matching A1

Choose the best context:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Choosing between two flavors of ice cream with a friend.

The phrase is informal and best for low-stakes, casual decisions.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: 'Willst du den roten oder den grünen Apfel?' B: '________'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Es ist mir Wurst.

This expresses that the color of the apple doesn't matter to the speaker.

Match the German phrase to its English meaning. Match A2

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Es ist mir Wurst = I don't care

All pairs are correctly matched here for learning purposes.

🎉 スコア: /5

よくある質問

4 問

It depends on the context. With friends, it's perfectly fine. With a boss or a stranger, it can be seen as slightly dismissive or unprofessional.

No, it's best for small decisions. Using it for serious topics like health or relationships makes you sound heartless.

'Wurst' is standard German (Hochdeutsch), while 'wurscht' is a regional dialect variation common in the south.

Because in a sausage, all the meat is ground together and looks the same, symbolizing that the choices are also 'all the same'.

関連フレーズ

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Das ist mir egal

synonym

That is all the same to me.

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Das ist mir Jacke wie Hose

similar

It's jacket like trousers.

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Das geht mir am Arsch vorbei

similar

That passes by my ass.

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Wurschtigkeit

builds on

The state of being indifferent.

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