Make no difference Meaning in English
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈdɪfɝəns/, /ˈdɪfɹəns
MAYK-noh-DIF-er-ens
mˈeɪk/ /nəʊ/ /dˈɪfɹəns
MAYK-noh-DIF-ruhns
Definition
To have no effect on the outcome; it does not matter which option is chosen.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English, informal to neutral. Often used when two or more choices are equally acceptable. Can be personalized: 'It makes no difference to me.' Closely related: 'doesn't matter', but 'make no difference' tends to sound slightly more formal.
Spanish: no importar - dar igualPortuguese (BR): não fazer diferençaPortuguese (PT): não fazer diferençaChinese (Simplified): 没有区别 - 无所谓Chinese (Traditional): 沒有區別 - 無所謂Hindi: कोई फर्क नहीं पड़ताArabic: لا يُحدث فرقًا - لا يهمBengali: কোনো পার্থক্য নেই - কিছু এসে যায় নাRussian: не имеет значения - без разницыJapanese: 関係ない - どちらでもいいVietnamese: không có gì khác biệt - không quan trọngKorean: 상관없다 - 차이가 없다Turkish: fark etmez - önemi yokUrdu: کوئی فرق نہیں پڑتا - اہمیت نہیں رکھتاIndonesian: tidak ada bedanya - tidak masalah
Example Sentences
It makes no difference if we go now or later.
basic
The color makes no difference to me.
basic
It makes no difference which seat you choose.
basic
Honestly, it makes no difference to me where we eat.
natural
You can call me Anna or Annie; it makes no difference to me.
natural
Whether it rains or not makes no difference—the event is indoors.
natural