egal

Goethe A2 Adverb
  1. no matter
  2. Doesn't matter.
1.

no matter

(In combination with "when" or "where" or "if" and so on.)
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Examples
  • Egal, wie viel du lernst und übst  - du wirst immer Fehler machen.
  • No matter, how much you study and practice - you'll always make mistakes.
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2.

Doesn't matter.

(As a standalone)
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  • "Welches Kleid soll ich für die Party auswählen - rot oder blau?""Das ist egal. Du siehst in beiden furchtbar aus."
  • "Which dress should I pick for the party - red or blue?""Doesn't matter. You look like a disaster in both."
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Advent Calendar 19 – “Nihilism”

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How many meanings does the German word 'egal' have?

egal has 2 distinct meanings: 1. no matter, 2. Doesn't matter..

What is 'egal' related to?

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Advent Calendar 19 – “Nihilism”
A quick look at the meaning of "egal" and how to use it in a sentence.
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