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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Was machen Sachen?” is an epic card of the German Memes pack, number 18 of the collection, and the 13th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Was machen Sachen?” meme mean?
People reuse this line as an absurd greeting, in place of a simple "how's it going?", to set a light, slightly offbeat tone in a conversation. It's used to defuse a conversation that's gotten too serious, or to greet someone as an inside joke, with no real expectation of a sensible answer. The charm lies in its openly broken grammar, delivered like a stock phrase.
Where does the “Was machen Sachen?” meme come from?
The phrase comes from a filmed scene where this grammatically odd turn of phrase is used as a greeting, said with the ease of a common expression despite its shaky construction. Pulled out of context, it became a ready-made, absurd way of saying hello, picked up as a quote online. Viewers started greeting friends with the same mock confidence, turning it into a recognizable in-joke among people who shared the same clip.
How to use the “Was machen Sachen?” meme
- He arrives at a party and says "Was machen Sachen?" as a hello, just to get a laugh.
- In the group chat, the phrase works as a recurring greeting between friends, reused at the start of every new conversation.
- She replies to a mundane message with a simple "Was machen Sachen?" to lighten the mood.
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The “Was machen Sachen?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 78/100 · #13 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Was machen Sachen?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Was machen Sachen? comes out of the German Memes pack as an epic card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 20 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does Was machen Sachen mean?
It's a broken German phrase turned meme, used as an absurd greeting in place of "how's it going?". It's used to set a light tone in a conversation.
Where does the phrase come from?
It comes from a filmed scene where this grammatically odd phrase is used as a greeting, said with a casualness that clashes with its broken construction.
When should you use it?
Whenever you want to greet someone in a light, offbeat way, with no real expectation of a sensible answer.
How do I get the Was machen Sachen? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Was machen Sachen?” is an epic card of the German Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Was machen Sachen? card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Internet meme — Wikipedia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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