Never mind Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɛvɝ/ /ˈmaɪnd
NEV-er-MYND
nˈɛvɐ/ /mˈaɪnd
NEV-uh-MYND
Definition
This expression is used to tell someone not to worry about something or to ignore what was just said. It can also mean 'it doesn't matter' or 'forget it.'
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal speech; often used to end a topic or when you feel what you said isn't important. In writing, less formal. Can sound abrupt if used to end a conversation suddenly.
Spanish: no importa - olvídaloPortuguese (BR): deixa pra lá - não importa - esquecePortuguese (PT): deixa para lá - não importa - esqueceChinese (Simplified): 没关系 - 不用在意Chinese (Traditional): 沒關係 - 不用在意Hindi: कोई बात नहीं - छोड़ोArabic: لا بأس - لا تهتمBengali: চিন্তা করো না - কিছু না - থাকRussian: неважно - забудь - ничегоJapanese: 気にしないで - いいよ - 大丈夫Vietnamese: đừng bận tâm - không sao - bỏ điKorean: 신경 쓰지 마 - 괜찮아 - 됐어Turkish: boşver - sorun değil - önemli değilUrdu: کوئی بات نہیں - چھوڑیں - فکر نہ کروIndonesian: tidak apa-apa - lupakan - jangan dipikirkan
Example Sentences
It's okay, never mind.
basic
If you can't help, never mind.
basic
Sorry, I made a mistake—never mind!
basic
Forget what I said, never mind.
natural
Oh, you’re busy? Never mind, I’ll ask later.
natural
I thought you had finished, but never mind—take your time.
natural