Meaning
Stating the insignificance of something.
Cultural Background
Germans value 'Sachlichkeit' (objectivity). Calling something 'unwichtig' is seen as a way to save time, not as an insult. Austrians might use 'Das ist wurscht' (That's sausage/doesn't matter) instead of 'unwichtig' in casual settings.
Add 'eigentlich'
Say 'Das ist eigentlich unwichtig' to sound more polite and less blunt.
Meaning
Stating the insignificance of something.
Add 'eigentlich'
Say 'Das ist eigentlich unwichtig' to sound more polite and less blunt.
Test Yourself
Which phrase is the most direct way to say something has no importance?
Das ist _______.
'Unwichtig' is the negation of 'wichtig'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesDas ist _______.
'Unwichtig' is the negation of 'wichtig'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt depends on the context. In a meeting, it's efficient. To a friend, it's dismissive.
Related Phrases
Das ist egal
synonymIt doesn't matter
Das spielt keine Rolle
synonymThat plays no role
