Significado
It is not significant.
Contexto cultural
The phrase embodies 'nuchterheid'. Dutch people often use it to avoid being seen as 'over-sensitive' or 'dramatic'. In Flanders, 'Wat maakt het uit?' is understood but 'Het steekt zo nauw niet' or 'Het speelt geen rol' is often heard in slightly more formal contexts. In big cities, the slang version 'Boeie!' is extremely common among Gen Z and Millennials, often used with a very flat, bored intonation. Using this phrase in a meeting can signal that you are a 'pragmatist' who focuses on the big picture, but use it sparingly to avoid appearing careless.
The Shrug
Always pair this with a slight shrug of the shoulders to sound like a true local.
Tone Matters
If said too aggressively, it can sound like you are starting a fight. Keep it light!
Significado
It is not significant.
The Shrug
Always pair this with a slight shrug of the shoulders to sound like a true local.
Tone Matters
If said too aggressively, it can sound like you are starting a fight. Keep it light!
Add 'nou'
Say 'Wat maakt het nou uit?' to sound more fluent and natural in casual settings.
Teste-se
Vul het ontbrekende woord in.
Ik heb geen geld bij me, maar wat maakt het ___?
The expression is always 'Wat maakt het uit?'.
Welke zin is het meest natuurlijk in een informele situatie?
Je vriend is zijn pen vergeten.
This is the standard informal way to dismiss a small problem.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Sorry, ik ben vergeten brood te kopen.' B: '___ We eten wel pasta.'
This fits the context of dismissing a minor mistake.
In welke situatie gebruik je 'Wat maakt het uit?'
Kies de juiste situatie:
This is a trivial matter where the phrase is appropriate.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to say 'Wat maakt het uit?'
Small Mistakes
- • Typo in email
- • Spilled water
- • Wrong socks
Preferences
- • Pizza vs Pasta
- • Red vs Blue
- • Bus vs Train
Minor Delays
- • 5 mins late
- • Slow internet
- • Rainy day
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIk heb geen geld bij me, maar wat maakt het ___?
The expression is always 'Wat maakt het uit?'.
Je vriend is zijn pen vergeten.
This is the standard informal way to dismiss a small problem.
A: 'Sorry, ik ben vergeten brood te kopen.' B: '___ We eten wel pasta.'
This fits the context of dismissing a minor mistake.
Kies de juiste situatie:
This is a trivial matter where the phrase is appropriate.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt depends on the context. Among friends, it's fine. To a boss or someone grieving, it's very rude.
No, you need the 'het' as a subject. However, you can say 'Maakt niet uit' (without 'wat').
'Boeit me niet' is much more slangy and slightly more aggressive in its indifference.
Usually, you don't! It's rhetorical. But you could say 'Voor mij wel' if it actually matters to you.
Yes, but Flemish speakers might use 'Het maakt niet uit' more often than the question form.
No, it's specifically for things that are perceived as minor or trivial.
No, it can also mean 'to turn off' (a light) or 'to break up' (a relationship).
'Dat is niet relevant' or 'Dat doet niet ter zake'.
It's a fixed phrasal verb. 'Inmaken' means to preserve food or to beat someone badly at a game!
Yes, adding 'voor mij' (for me) makes it more personal.
Frases relacionadas
Het maakt niet uit
similarIt doesn't matter.
Boeie!
synonymWhatever! / Who cares!
Wat doet het ertoe?
similarWhat does it matter?
Maakt mij niet uit
specialized formI don't care.
