dim problem
/dɪm ˈprɔblɛm/word by word
The Welsh phrase for "no problem" is dim problem.
dim problem is used to indicate that no apology is necessary.
Meaning: no apology is necessary (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
/dɪm ˈprɔblɛm/
Did you know?
- The word dim has undergone a strange transformation through Jespersen's Cycle, moving from a word meaning 'something' to a grammatical particle used for negation.
- While dim problem is perfectly understood, the word problem is a direct loan from English, meaning the phrase is a hybrid of Welsh and English.
- In Welsh, the word dim can function as both a way to say 'nothing' and a way to negate a whole sentence.
Examples in context
- Dim problem, wrth cwrs, os chi'n myndNo problem, of course, if you're going.This sentence shows how to use dim problem in a conversational context.Tatoeba #3562304 by DebbieT, translation #3688099 by tom0483
- Does dim problem, mae popeth dan reolaeth.There's no problem, everything is under control.This sentence demonstrates using dim problem to indicate that a situation is under control.Tatoeba #10272317 by SabukHitam, translation #10272318 by SabukHitam
Example conversation
Elowen apologizes to Rhys for arriving a few minutes late.
- RhysHelyg dy ddirogyd am yr oedi.Apologies for the delay.
- ElowenDim problem, Elowen. Rydych chi'n gynted.No problem, Elowen. You are early.
- RhysDiolch, Rhys.Thank you, Rhys.
- ElowenDim problem!No problem!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (dim, problem) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dim, problem, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
