no problem
The phrase "no problem" in Jamaican is said as no problem.
no problem is used to indicate that no apology is necessary.
Meaning: no apology is necessary (intj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Kingston Patois, the phrase Mi deal wid it. is used to mean "no problem" in the sense of "I'll handle it".
Did you know?
- In the streets of Kingston, saying no problem is less about the literal meaning and more about maintaining a social state of 'coolness', which is a highly valued cultural trait.
- A speaker may use a rising intonation on no problem that makes the phrase sound like a question, even though it remains a definitive statement of forgiveness.
- To emphasize that a mistake is trivial enough to warrant a no problem response, Jamaicans often describe the error as a small thing.
Examples in context
- You don't haffi apologize, no problem.You don't have to apologize, no problem.
