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Keine Ursache!

/ˌkaɪ̯nə ˈuːɐ̯zaxə/

Don't mention it!

Usage Note

A polite reply to 'Danke'. Literally means 'no cause'. Slightly more formal than 'Kein Problem'. Common in shops and with strangers.

Example Sentences

Danke! — Keine Ursache!

Thank you! — Don't mention it!

Vielen Dank für die Hilfe! — Keine Ursache.

Thanks a lot for the help! — Don't mention it.

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