German

Etymology

Short for das macht nichts (literally “that makes nothing”).

Pronunciation

IPA(key): [ˈmaxt ˌnɪçts]

Phrase

macht nichts

(idiomatic) never mind, it doesn't matter (it is not important) synonyms ▲

Synonyms: egal, das ist mir egal, nitschewo

Usage notes

Often used as answer to an excuse:

Tut mir leid. —Macht nichts.

I'm Sorry. —Never mind.

Descendants

→ English: mox nix

Tok Pisin: maski