کوئی مسئلہ نہیں
koi masla nahi
The English phrase "no problem" can be translated into Urdu as کوئی مسئلہ نہیں (koi masla nahi).
This phrase is used both to mean 'it is not a problem' and as a response to an apology, similar to 'no problem' or 'don't worry about it' in English.
Meaning: no apology is necessary (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase کوئی مسئلہ نہیں is composed of 'koi' (any), 'masla' (problem/issue) and 'nahi' (not/no).
How does it change in a sentence?
In more complete or formal sentences, the auxiliary verb 'hai' (is) can be added to the end of the phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
koi masla nahi
Did you know?
- The word نہیں for 'no' descends from the Proto-Indo-European root né, making it a very distant relative of the English word 'no'.
- Urdu speakers often use the phrase کوئی مسئلہ نہیں not just for apologies, but to signal that a requested favor is a pleasure to perform.
- Even though 'masla' is of Arabic origin, it is used in Urdu as a standard, non-religious term for any kind of issue or problem.
Examples in context
- کوئی مسئلہ نہیںNo problem
- کوئی مسئلہ نہیں ہے۔koi masla nahi hai.It is no problem.
- ارے، کوئی مسئلہ نہیں!aray, koi masla nahi!Oh, no problem!
- آپ کو معافی مانگنے کی ضرورت نہیں، کوئی مسئلہ نہیں ہے۔aap ko maafi mangne ki zaroorat nahi, koi masla nahi hai.You don't need to apologize, it's no problem.
Example conversation
Aisha apologizes to Omar for being a few minutes late.
- عمر Omarآپ کا کیا حال ہے؟Aap ka kya haal hai?How are you?
- عائشہ Ayeshaمیں ٹھیک ہوں، لیکن میں دیر کے لیے معذرت چاہتی ہوں۔Mein theek hoon, lekin mein der ke liye maazrat chahti hoon.I am fine, but I apologize for being late.
- عمر Omarکوئی مسئلہ نہیں، عائشہ۔Koi masla nahi, Aisha.No problem, Aisha.
- عائشہ Ayeshaشکریہ، عمر۔Shukriya, Omar.Thank you, Omar.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries مسئلہ, نہیں, کوئی, کوئی مسئلہ نہیں, CC BY-SA 4.0.
