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German ADJECTIVE C1 Rank 5896

scheißegal

to not give a shit

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scheißegal

to not give a shit

A colloquial, vulgar expression meaning that someone is completely indifferent to something. It expresses that something plays absolutely no role or has no importance.

example

Mir ist es scheißegal, ob wir heute oder morgen fahren.

I don't give a shit whether we leave today or tomorrow.

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scheißegal vs wichtig

important

'wichtig' and 'scheißegal' are clear opposites. If something is 'wichtig', it has significance and you should pay attention to it. If something is 'scheißegal' to someone, it does not matter to that person at all. 'scheißegal' is very colloquial and vulgar. It is only used in casual or angry situations, not in polite conversations or at work.

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scheißegal

Ihr war scheißegal, welche Farbe die neuen Vorhänge haben.

She didn't give a shit what color the new curtains were.

wichtig

Vor der Reise ist die Kontrolle des Autos wichtig.

Before the trip, checking the car is important.

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