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    Mach dir keinen Kopf!

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    casual

    How it works

    This is an idiomatic imperative phrase. 'Mach' is the informal singular imperative form of 'machen' (to make/do). 'Dir' is the dative reflexive pronoun ('to yourself'), indicating that the action refers back to the subject. 'Keinen Kopf' literally means 'no head', but in this idiom, 'Kopf machen' means 'to worry' or 'to fret'. The structure emphasizes telling someone not to worry.

    Sample sentences

    Die Prüfung wird nicht so schwer sein, mach dir keinen Kopf!

    The exam won't be that difficult, don't worry!

    Er macht sich immer wegen Kleinigkeiten einen Kopf.

    He always worries about small things.

    Mach dir keinen Kopf wegen des verlorenen Schlüssels, wir finden ihn schon.

    Don't worry about the lost key, we'll find it.

    Quick facts

    plural_form:Macht euch keinen Kopf!
    usage_context:Used to reassure someone who is anxious or overthinking a situation, telling them to relax and not to worry.
    literal_translation:Make yourself no head

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    Die Prüfung wird nicht so schwer sein, mach dir keinen Kopf!

    The exam won't be that difficult, don't worry!

    Er macht sich immer wegen Kleinigkeiten einen Kopf.

    He always worries about small things.

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