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How to Say ‘No, don't worry about it.’ in German

Nein, lass mal.

nine lahss mahl

[nine lahss mahl]

💬 Usage Tip: mal here doesn't mean "time". It just softens the words into something casual and friendly, as in lass mal "leave it" or warte mal "hang on".

Phrase Breakdown

Nein

[nine]

Used to answer negatively or refuse something.

Example

Nein, danke.

No, thank you.

lass

[lahss]

leave it, don't

Imperative of 'lassen'; here meaning 'leave it, don't bother'.

Example

Lass das, ich mache es.

Leave it, I'll do it.

mal

[mahl]

(softener) just

A small particle that makes a request or question sound casual and friendly.

Example

Komm mal her!

Come here for a sec!

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