нет проблем
net problem
The Russian phrase for "no problem" is нет проблем (net problem).
нет проблем can be used in its literal sense to mean "there are no problems," but it is frequently used colloquially as a way to say "no worries" or "it's fine" when responding to an apology or a request.
Meaning: no apology is necessary (intj)
Which one should you use?
While нет проблем means "there are no problems," the phrase без проблем is often used more colloquially to mean "no problem" or "sure thing" specifically when you are agreeing to do something for someone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word проблем is the genitive plural form of проблема, which is required after the negative particle нет.
How do you pronounce it?
net problem
Did you know?
- To express 'no problem' after a thank you, Russians frequently use не за что, which literally means 'there is nothing to thank me for'.
- If a Russian person says нет проблем with a heavy sigh, they might not be being friendly. In certain tones, it can signal that they are actually annoyed but are choosing to end the conversation.
- In a professional setting, using нет проблем to accept an apology can sound overly casual or even dismissive. A more formal alternative would be to say ничего страшного, which literally means 'nothing terrible'.
Examples in context
- С Томом нет проблем.There's no problem with Tom.This sentence shows how to use нет проблем to say there is no problem with someone.Tatoeba #5966649 by sharptoothed, translation #2663419 by CK
- У меня нет проблем с начальником.I have no problem with my boss.This sentence demonstrates using нет проблем to express having no problems with a person.Tatoeba #7812267 by marafon, translation #7812241 by sharris123
- Если хочешь спать здесь, нет проблем.If you want to sleep here, no problem.This sentence illustrates using нет проблем to agree to a request or condition.Tatoeba #5598291 by odexed, translation #6705592 by AlanF_US
- Нет проблем, я успею все доделать.No problem, I will manage to finish everything.
- Нормально, держи его столько, сколько нужно.No problem, keep it as long as you need.
- Всё ок, не стоит об этом заморачиваться.No worries, don't bother about it.
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Example conversation
Maria accidentally bumps into Dmitry in the hallway.
- Мария MariaОй, извини, что я тебя толкнула!Oy, izvini, chto ya tebya tolknula!Oh, sorry for bumping into you!
- Дмитрий DmitryНет проблем, Мария.Net problem, Mariya.No problem, Maria.
- Мария MariaЯ просто очень спешила.Ya prosto ochen speshila.I was just in a huge rush.
- Дмитрий DmitryВсё в порядке, не переживай.Vsyo v poryadke, ne perezhivay.Everything is fine, don't worry.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
