mach dir mal

just … for yourself

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just … for yourself A casual imperative phrase; “mal” softens the command. The words that follow complete the meaning, as in “Mach dir mal keine Sorgen” (“Don’t worry”).

GE: Mach dir mal einen Tee.

EN: Just make yourself some tea.

Mach dir mal keine Gedanken.

Don't worry about it.

— Chungking Express (1994)

Mach dir mal keinen Kopf drüber!

Don't worry about it!

Mach dir mal deswegen nicht in die Hose!

Don't freak out about it!

— Asphalt-Haie (1980)

Mach dir mal keine Sorgen.

Don't worry about it.

— Das Leben der Anderen (2006)