нема проблема
nema problema
The Serbian phrase for "no problem" is нема проблема (nema problema).
нема проблема is used to indicate that an apology is unnecessary or that a small favor is easily granted.
Meaning: no apology is necessary (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of нема (there is no/does not have) and проблема (problem).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
нема проблема is a colloquial way to respond to an apology or a request, often influenced by English or general Slavic usage. For a more informal way to say "No worries", you can use Nema frke.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word проблема is in the genitive case because it follows the negation нема.
How do you pronounce it?
nema problema
Did you know?
- The word frka in the informal Nema frke originally referred to a sense of panic or a stressful situation.
- If someone says нема проблема in a sarcastic tone, it can actually imply that there is a very big problem. The tone of voice completely flips the meaning from helpful to ironic.
- In traditional Serbian etiquette, responding to a thank you with нема проблема can sometimes sound too casual or Anglicized. Older generations may prefer молим or није ништа, meaning 'it is nothing'.
Examples in context
- Нема проблема.No problem.Tatoeba #6535602 by Lebad, translation #551443 by CM
- Нема проблема!No problem!Tatoeba #8830504 by Lebad, translation #413611 by blay_paul
- Ma, bezveze, nisu toliko bitne stvari.Ah, it's nothing, they're not that important.
Example conversation
Luka accidentally bumps into Milica in a hallway.
- MilicaОпрости што сам те ударио.Sorry for bumping into you.
- LukaНема проблема, Лука.No problem, Luka.
- MilicaЈеси ли у реду?Are you okay?
- LukaЈесам, не брини.I am, don't worry.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
