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"Don't worry" in German: keine Sorge
keine Sorge
Don't worry in German is keine Sorge. Soften with schon: Keine Sorge, das schaffen wir. Plural feel: keine Sorgen.
Late train
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How to pronounce keine Sorge
Say it
KY-nuh ZOR-guh
/ˈkaɪnə ˈzɔʁɡə/
KY-nuh ZOR-guh. Sorge with soft g; short o.
"Don't worry" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| keine Sorge | don't worry Core reassurance. | Core reassurance. |
| keine Sorgen | don't worry (pl.) Also common. | Also common. |
| mach dir keine Sorgen | don't worry yourself Fuller phrase. | Fuller phrase. |
| alles gut | it's all good Casual soothe. | Casual soothe. |
How to use keine Sorge in real life
- 1Late train
Keine Sorge, wir schaffen den Anschluss.
Don't worry, we'll make the connection.
Travel.
- 2Broken glass
Keine Sorge, ich putze das weg.
Don't worry, I'll clean that up.
Home.
- 3Job interview nerves
Keine Sorge, du bist vorbereitet.
Don't worry, you're prepared.
Support.
Mistakes English speakers make with keine Sorge
Incorrect: nicht Sorge
Correct: keine Sorge
Use keine with the noun Sorge.
Incorrect: kein Sorge
Correct: keine Sorge
Sorge is feminine: keine.
Good to know
Keine Sorge is short and warm. Germans also say schon gut after a small mess; keep keine Sorge for real anxiety.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Friend forgot tickets
ChatPal
Ich hab die Tickets vergessen!
I forgot the tickets!
You
Keine Sorge — digital im Handy.
Don't worry — digital on the phone.
ChatPal
Wirklich?
Really?
You
Ja. Keine Sorge, ich zeig den QR-Code.
Yes. Don't worry, I'll show the QR code.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Don't worry" in German
How do you say don't worry?
Keine Sorge.
Plural form?
Keine Sorgen or mach dir keine Sorgen.
Stronger comfort?
Alles wird gut.
Formal?
Same keine Sorge works; or Machen Sie sich keine Sorgen.
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