A1 Idiom 非正式

Es ist mir Wurst.

I don't care.

意思

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

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文化背景

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.

意思

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.

自我测试

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

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

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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: '________'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Es ist mir Wurst = I don't care

All pairs are correctly matched here for learning purposes.

🎉 得分: /5

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练习题库

5 练习
Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

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

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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: '________'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 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

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Es ist mir Wurst = I don't care

All pairs are correctly matched here for learning purposes.

🎉 得分: /5

常见问题

4 个问题

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'.

相关表达

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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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