macht nichts

German

Etymology

Short for das macht nichts.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈmaxt ˌnɪçts]

Phrase

macht nichts

1. never mind, it doesn't matter (it is not important)

Usage notes

• The term "macht nichts" is often used as answer to an excuse: Tut mir leid - Macht nichts (I'm Sorry - Never Mind)

Synonyms

• egal
• das ist mir egal

Descendants

• English: mox nix
• Tok Pisin: maski