קיין פּראָבלעם
keyn problem/kɛn pʁɔˈblɛm/word by word
קיין פּראָבלעם (keyn problem) is the Yiddish way to say no problem.
This phrase is used to communicate that no apology is necessary.
Meaning: no apology is necessary (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of קיין (keyn), meaning 'no' or 'none' and פּראָבלעם (problem), meaning 'problem'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word קיין functions as a negative determiner used to negate a noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is keyn problem and the IPA is /kɛn pʁɔˈblɛm/.
Did you know?
- In Yiddish, the word קיין is specifically used to negate nouns, whereas נישט is used to negate verbs and adjectives.
- The negative determiner קיין likely evolved from the Middle High German word gein, which was a contraction of gegen meaning 'against'.
- The word פּראָבלעם is a loanword from the West Germanic languages, illustrating how Yiddish blends Hebrew roots with European vocabulary.
Examples in context
- ווען טאָם איז געזונט, איז דאָ נישט קיין פּראָבלעם.If Tom is healthy, there's no problem.This sentence shows how to use קיין פּראָבלעם in a conditional statement regarding health.Tatoeba #12055108 by shekitten, translation #7136996 by CK
- עס איז קיין פּראָבלעם, איך האָב גערן געהאָלפן.es iz keyn problem, ikh hob ghern geholfn.It is no problem, I was happy to help.
Example conversation
Miryam accidentally bumps into Berl in the hallway.
- מרים Miriamסליחה, בערל, איך האָב דיך געשטויסן.slikhah, Berl, ikh hob dikh geshtoysn.Sorry, Berl, I bumped into you.
- בערל Berelקיין פּראָבלעם, מרים.keyn problem, Miryam.No problem, Miryam.
- מרים Miriamאיז אַלץ גוט?iz alts gut?Is everything okay?
- בערל Berelיאָ, אַלץ איז גוט.yo, alts iz gut.Yes, everything is fine.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (קיין, פּראָבלעם) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries קיין, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
