ikke noe problem
ikke noe problem is the Norwegian way to say no problem.
The phrase ikke noe problem is used to express that something is not a difficulty. It is also commonly used as a response to an apology or a thank you, functioning much like the English phrase "no problem".
Meaning: no apology is necessary (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ikke (not), noe (any/something) and problem (problem).
How does it change in a sentence?
While ikke noe problem is the standard way to say "no problem", if you want to say "there are no problems" in the plural, you should use ingen problemer.
Did you know?
- Norwegians may use the phrase ingen årsak to mean 'no problem' when responding to a thank you, which literally translates to 'no cause'.
- In the Nynorsk written standard of Norwegian, the phrase is written as ikkje noko problem.
- The word problem is a loanword that entered Norwegian via Danish, following the long period of political union between the two nations.
Examples in context
- Som jeg sa, ikke noe problem.Like I said, no problem.This sentence shows how to use ikke noe problem when reinforcing a previous statement.Tatoeba #10940964 by Mayk, translation #2663529 by CK
- Ikke noe problem!No problem!This is a simple way to use ikke noe problem as a standalone exclamation.Tatoeba #5339172 by pergpau, translation #413611 by blay_paul
- Hvis det ikke finnes noen løsning, så er det ikke noe problem.If there's no solution, then there's no problem.This sentence demonstrates the use of ikke noe problem in a conditional context.Tatoeba #2438172 by al_ex_an_der, translation #1899 by mamat
Example conversation
Sofie accidentally bumps into Andreas in a hallway.
- SofieUnnskyld at jeg gikk på deg!Sorry for walking into you!
- AndreasDet går fint, ikke noe problem.It's fine, no problem.
- SofieVar det i veien for deg?Was it in your way?
- AndreasNei, ikke noe problem i det hele tatt.No, no problem at all.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ikke noe problem, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
