A1 Expression 중립

Maakt niet uit

It doesn't matter

Casual way to say something is unimportant.

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문화적 배경

The Dutch value directness. 'Maakt niet uit' is a way to be direct without being rude. Flemish speakers use it similarly, but sometimes prefer 'Het maakt niet uit' for a slightly more polite tone. In a global context, Dutch speakers use this to show they are easy to work with. Younger Dutch speakers might shorten it even further to 'Maakt niet' in very fast speech.

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Keep it short

You don't need to say 'Het' every time. 'Maakt niet uit' is perfectly natural.

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Tone matters

If you say it with a flat, bored voice, it can sound like you don't care about the person. Smile when you say it!

Casual way to say something is unimportant.

💡

Keep it short

You don't need to say 'Het' every time. 'Maakt niet uit' is perfectly natural.

⚠️

Tone matters

If you say it with a flat, bored voice, it can sound like you don't care about the person. Smile when you say it!

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Add 'joh'

Adding 'joh' at the end makes you sound like a local.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing part of the phrase.

A: Zullen we om 8 uur afspreken? B: ____ ____ ____!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Maakt niet uit

This is the standard expression for showing flexibility.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the most natural response to 'Sorry, I am late'.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Maakt niet uit.

This is the standard way to dismiss an apology.

Match the situation to the correct response.

Friend asks: 'Do you want pizza or pasta?'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Maakt niet uit

Since the friend is offering a choice, you express indifference.

🎉 점수: /3

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Fill in the missing part of the phrase. Fill Blank A1

A: Zullen we om 8 uur afspreken? B: ____ ____ ____!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Maakt niet uit

This is the standard expression for showing flexibility.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Choose the most natural response to 'Sorry, I am late'.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Maakt niet uit.

This is the standard way to dismiss an apology.

Match the situation to the correct response. situation_matching A2

Friend asks: 'Do you want pizza or pasta?'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Maakt niet uit

Since the friend is offering a choice, you express indifference.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Only if the interviewer asks for your preference on something minor, like coffee or tea. Otherwise, avoid it.

No, it's very common. Just ensure your tone is friendly.

'Maakt niet uit' is for choices/indifference; 'Geen probleem' is for apologies.

No, that is grammatically incorrect. Use 'Het maakt mij niet uit'.

It's a common feature of spoken Dutch to drop unstressed pronouns to be more efficient.

Yes, 'Dat is van ondergeschikt belang' or 'Dat maakt voor mij geen verschil'.

Yes, if it's a casual workplace, but be careful not to sound dismissive.

It can, but it's softer. 'I don't care' is 'Het boeit me niet'.

It's a diphthong. Start with an 'uh' sound and end with an 'ee' sound, with rounded lips.

Yes, it is standard Dutch and understood everywhere.

관련 표현

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Het maakt me niet uit

builds on

It doesn't matter to me

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Geen probleem

similar

No problem

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Wat maakt het uit?

similar

What does it matter?

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Boeit niet

contrast

Doesn't interest me

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