Bedeutung
Saying that something is not important or problematic.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The Dutch value directness. Using this phrase shows you are not 'moeilijk' (difficult/fussy). Flemish speakers use this as well, but might also say 'Het kan me niet schelen' for a slightly stronger sense of indifference. In Dutch offices, this phrase is used to keep meetings efficient. It prevents circular discussions. It is considered polite to use this when someone is apologizing for something small, as it prevents the other person from feeling guilty.
The 'ui' sound
The 'ui' in 'uit' is the hardest sound for learners. Practice rounding your lips like you're saying 'o' but saying 'i' instead.
Don't be rude
If you use this phrase to dismiss someone's feelings, it will sound very rude. Only use it for objective choices or minor mistakes.
Bedeutung
Saying that something is not important or problematic.
The 'ui' sound
The 'ui' in 'uit' is the hardest sound for learners. Practice rounding your lips like you're saying 'o' but saying 'i' instead.
Don't be rude
If you use this phrase to dismiss someone's feelings, it will sound very rude. Only use it for objective choices or minor mistakes.
Add 'hoor'
Adding 'hoor' at the end ('Maakt niet uit, hoor!') makes you sound much friendlier and less dismissive.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing part of the phrase.
Het maakt _____ uit.
The standard phrase is 'Het maakt niet uit'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct usage.
The phrase is an impersonal construction requiring 'Het' and the correct verb conjugation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Sorry, ik ben vergeten de melk te kopen.' B: '_____'
This is the appropriate response to a minor mistake.
Match the situation to the correct response.
Someone asks you to choose between two colors.
This shows you have no preference.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHet maakt _____ uit.
The standard phrase is 'Het maakt niet uit'.
Choose the correct usage.
The phrase is an impersonal construction requiring 'Het' and the correct verb conjugation.
A: 'Sorry, ik ben vergeten de melk te kopen.' B: '_____'
This is the appropriate response to a minor mistake.
Someone asks you to choose between two colors.
This shows you have no preference.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, if you are asked about a preference. 'Voor mij maakt het niet uit' shows you are flexible.
Not inherently. It depends on your tone and the context. Keep your tone light.
'Uitmaken' is about importance/difference. 'Geven' is about forgiveness.
Yes, it's just a bit more emphatic.
It's the third-person singular conjugation of 'maken'.
Yes, it is standard in both the Netherlands and Flanders.
Use 'Dat is geen probleem' instead.
No, it will sound like you don't care about the person.
Yes, 'Het maakt niet uit' is a complete, grammatically correct sentence.
Say 'Het maakt mij niet uit'.
Yes, it's very common in informal texts.
No, that would be very strange.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Het geeft niet
similarIt's no problem
Dat maakt niks uit
similarThat makes no difference
Het kan me niet schelen
contrastI don't care
Wat maakt het uit?
builds onWhat does it matter?
