I don't care Meaning in English
expression
ˈaɪ/ /ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈkɛɹ
EYE-DONT-KAIR
ˈaɪ/ /dəʊnt/ /kˈeə
EYE-DOHNT-KAIR
Definition
A phrase used to show that something does not matter to you or that you have no interest or preference about it.
Usage & Nuances
Often informal and can sound rude or dismissive, depending on tone. Used to express indifference. Softer alternatives include 'It doesn't matter to me' or 'I'm okay with anything.'
Spanish: no me importa - me da igual - no me interesaPortuguese (BR): não me importo - não ligoPortuguese (PT): não me importo - não quero saberChinese (Simplified): 我不在乎 - 我无所谓Chinese (Traditional): 我不在乎 - 我無所謂Hindi: मुझे परवाह नहीं हैArabic: لا أهتم - لا يهمنيBengali: আমি তোয়াক্কা করি না - আমার কোনো 관심 নেইRussian: мне всё равно - мне безразлично - мне не важноJapanese: 気にしない - 興味ないVietnamese: tôi không quan tâmKorean: 신경 안 써 - 상관없어Turkish: umrumda değilUrdu: مجھے پروا نہیں - مجھے فرق نہیں پڑتاIndonesian: saya tidak peduli
Example Sentences
I don't care if it rains tomorrow.
basic
You choose the movie, I don't care.
basic
I don't care what people say.
basic
Honestly, I don't care who wins the game.
natural
You can say whatever you want—I don't care anymore.
natural
Why are you telling me this? I don't care!
natural