s'ka problem
In Albanian, s'ka problem is the way to say 'no problem'.
You use these phrases to indicate that no apology is necessary.
Meaning: no apology is necessary (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word problem is a loanword from English/Latin and is used identically in Albanian.
Did you know?
- The word ka in s'ka problem is part of a linguistic feature where Albanian uses the verb 'to have' to express existence, similar to the Spanish 'hay'.
- In some social contexts, responding to a heartfelt apology with the casual s'ka problem can be seen as too dismissive, where a more formal nuk ka pse kërkoni falje is expected.
- In some regions, a common alternative to s'ka problem is s'ka gjë, which literally translates to 'there is no thing'.
Examples in context
- Nuk ka problem.No problem.
- S'ka problem, mos u shqetëso.No problem, don't worry.
- S'ka problem, e kuptoj shumë mirë.No problem, I understand very well.
Example conversation
Tea accidentally bumps into Alban while walking.
- TeaMë fal, Alban, nuk të pashë!I'm sorry, Alban, I didn't see you!
- AlbanS'ka problem, Tea, gjithçka është në rregull.No problem, Tea, everything is fine.
- TeaJe shumë i sjellshëm.You are very polite.
- AlbanFaleminderit, po shkojmë tani?Thank you, shall we go now?
