nessun problema
/nesˈsun proˈblɛ.ma/word by word
The Italian phrase for "no problem" is nessun problema.
This phrase is used to respond to an apology or a thank you, indicating that the action caused no trouble or difficulty.
Meaning: no apology is necessary (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nessun (no/none) and problema (problem).
Which one should you use?
A more complete way to say 'there is no problem' is non c'è nessun problema.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word nessun is the masculine singular form of nessuno used before a consonant to mean 'no' or 'none' in this context.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /nesˈsun proˈblɛ.ma/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- Despite ending in 'a' which usually marks feminine words in Italian, problema is actually a masculine noun. This is why the phrase uses the masculine nessun instead of a feminine form.
- The word problema is a linguistic relative of the English word 'ballistics' because both derive from the Greek root βάλλω meaning 'to throw'.
- In very informal settings, Italians might shorten the sentiment to tranquillo meaning 'be calm'. This tells the other person that the situation is under control and no apology is needed.
Examples in context
- Non c'è nessun problema!No problem at all!This example shows how to use the phrase with emphasis to say "no problem at all!"Tatoeba #373783 by Pharamp, translation #21085 by blay_paul
- È facile, nessun problema.It's easy, no problem.This example shows a simple use of the phrase to say "it's easy, no problem."Tatoeba #13611275 by Guybrush88, translation #13608676 by rul
- Nessun problema. Torna presto.No problem. Come again soon.This example shows how to use the phrase when telling someone to come back soon.Tatoeba #1928862 by Guybrush88, translation #66806 by Lumi_alt
- Quando posso avere il rapporto pronto? – Non preoccuparti, lo avrai domani. Non c'è problema.When can I have the report ready? – Don't worry, you'll have it tomorrow. No problem.
- Ho dimenticato il tuo regalo a casa. – Figurati, il tuo sorriso è il miglior regalo che potessi ricevere.I forgot your gift at home. – No problem, your smile is the best gift I could receive.
- Ho perso il libro che mi hai prestato. – Tranquillo, non era un libro speciale per me.I lost the book you lent me. – No problem, it wasn't a special book to me.
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Example conversation
Martina accidentally bumps into Lorenzo in the street.
- MartinaScusa, Lorenzo, non ti avevo visto!Sorry, Lorenzo, I didn't see you!
- LorenzoNessun problema, Martina.No problem, Martina.
- MartinaGrazie per essere così gentile.Thank you for being so kind.
- LorenzoDi nulla, a presto!You're welcome, see you soon!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (nessun, problema) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
