intet problem
intet problem is the Danish way to say no problem.
This phrase is used to indicate that an apology is unnecessary or that a request is easy to accommodate.
Meaning: no apology is necessary (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of intet (no/nothing) and problem (problem).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word intet is the neuter form of no/nothing, which matches the neuter gender of the noun problem.
Did you know?
- A casual way to signal that a situation is no problem is to say Det går, which literally means 'It goes', often accompanied by a shrug.
- While intet problem is a direct translation, Danes frequently respond to a thank you with selv tak, which literally means 'self thanks'.
- The word problem is derived from the Ancient Greek próblēma, which originally meant something thrown forward or a projection.
Examples in context
- Hvis I gerne vil sove her, er det intet problem.If you guys want to sleep here, it's no problem.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use intet problem when accommodating a request.Tatoeba #6831658 by danepo, translation #2419352 by erikspen
- Selvfølgelig! Det er bare i orden.Of course! No problem.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Noah apologizes to Sofie for being a few minutes late.
- SofieUndskyld, at jeg kommer lidt for sent, Sofie.Sorry that I am coming a bit late, Sofie.
- NoahDet er intet problem, Noah.It is no problem, Noah.
- SofieTusind tak for din tålmodighed.Thank you so much for your patience.
- NoahDet gør ikke noget.It doesn't matter.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries problem, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
