Interjection
geschenkt
Pronunciation: /ɡəˈʃɛŋ(k)t/
forget it, forget about it, nevermind, that’s not so problematic, (also in the sense of) that’s one thing, that’s not the worst part
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Meanings
Interjection
- forget it, forget about it, nevermind, that’s not so problematic, (also in the sense of) that’s one thing, that’s not the worst part
Example sentence
Zehn Euro mehr? Ach, geschenkt!
Ten euros more? Oh, forget it!
Usage
- Ach, geschenkt! — oh, never mind!; informally dismisses an objection as unimportant
- geschenkt / ein Geschenk — dismissive interjection here / a gift; context distinguishes them
„Die Fahrt dauert zehn Minuten länger.“ – „Geschenkt, dafür ist sie günstiger.“
"The journey takes ten minutes longer." "Never mind, it is cheaper in return."