German Expression · Native
was solls
oh well, who cares, so what
Pronunciation: /vas zɔls/
Meaning
oh well, who cares, so what; used to express indifference or acceptance of an issue, not considering it worth doing something about
Example
Ich habe meinen Regenschirm zuhause vergessen, aber was solls, es nieselt ja nur.
I forgot my umbrella at home, but oh well, it's just a light drizzle.
Practice tips
- Practice was solls out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
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- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for native-level learners.