אין בעיה
ein be'aya
The Hebrew phrase for "no problem" is אין בעיה (ein be'aya).
אין בעיה is used in informal conversations to mean "no problem", often as a way to indicate that no apology is necessary.
Meaning: no apology is necessary (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of אין (ein) meaning "there is no" and בעיה (be'aya) meaning "problem".
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the phrase is אין בעיות (ein be'ayot), meaning "there are no problems".
How do you pronounce it?
ein be'aya
Did you know?
- While אין בעיה is standard, Israelis often use the slang word סבבה (sababa) to mean 'no problem' or 'it is cool'.
- In Israel, אין בעיה is often used as a conversational filler or a way to signal agreement, even when no actual problem was mentioned.
- If you are discussing a complex situation, you might use the ancient Aramaic-derived word בעיה to imply something is a 'matter to be settled' rather than just a nuisance.
Examples in context
- אבל נעשה זאת ללא ספק. אין בעיה.But we'll definitely manage. No problem.This sentence shows how to use אין בעיה to express certainty.Tatoeba #1786282 by Eldad, translation #1786214 by aquatius
- אין בעיה.No problem.This sentence provides a simple use of אין בעיה.Tatoeba #1398921 by MrShoval, translation #551443 by CM
- אין בעיה בעבודה קשה, אבל חשוב מאד גם לדעת לשם מה אתה עובד.There's no problem with working hard, but it's also very important to know what you're working for.This sentence demonstrates using אין בעיה when discussing hard work.Tatoeba #8124782 by fekundulo, translation #827073 by Scott
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Example conversation
Ido accidentally bumps into Agur at the supermarket.
- עידו Idoסליחה, לא ראיתי אותך.Slicha, lo raiti otach.Sorry, I didn't see you.
- עגור Adiזה בסדר, אין בעיה.Ze beseder, ein be'aya.It's okay, no problem.
- עידו Idoאני ממש מצטער.Ani mamash mitzta'er.I am really sorry.
- עגור Adiבאמת שאין בעיה, הכל טוב.Be'emet she'ein be'aya, hakol tov.Really, no problem, everything is fine.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אין, בעיה, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.