was aus

spend; mind or bother

→ etwas

phrase Uncommon #17,480

spend; mind or bother In “was ausgeben,” it means “spend something,” as in “ganz schön was ausgeben” (“spend quite a lot”). In “etwas ausmachen,” it means “mind” or “bother” someone.

GE: Macht es dir was aus, wenn ich das Fenster öffne?

EN: Do you mind if I open the window?

Wir diskutieren hier nur was aus.

We're just discussing what's out here.

— The Rip (2026)

Daijin, gibst ganz schön was aus.

Daijin, you're really spending a lot.

— Suzume (2022)

Sucht euch was aus, und macht es richtig.

Choose something, and do it right.

— La La Land (2016)

Denk dir was aus.

Think of something.

— Ratatouille (2007)

Denkst du, das macht echt was aus?

Do you think that really makes a difference?

— Schöne Bescherung (1989)

Macht es Ihnen was aus, wenn ich rauche?

Do you mind if I smoke?

Macht's dir was aus, mich bis zur Post mitzunehmen?

Would you mind giving me a lift to the post office?

Und richten Sie ihm was aus.

And give him a message.

— Andhadhun (2018)

Oder macht es Ihnen was aus?

Or does it bother you?

— Catch Me If You Can (2002)

Ich helfe euch gern mit was aus.

I’d be happy to help you guys out with something.

— Aquarius (2016)