μην ανησυχείς
min anisicheis
The English phrase "no worries" can be translated into Greek as μην ανησυχείς (min anisicheis).
This phrase is used to reassure someone that a situation is not a problem or that they should not be anxious about a specific matter.
Meaning: it does not bother me (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of "don't worry", where μην is a negative particle and ανησυχείς is the second-person singular form of the verb ανησυχώ (to worry).
Which one should you use?
You might also use Μην αγχώνεσαι to specifically mean "don't stress" or Χωρίς πρόβλημα to mean "no problem" in informal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form μην ανησυχείς is the singular imperative used when speaking to one person in an informal or familiar context. To address more than one person or to use a polite/formal tone, use the plural/polite form μην ανησυχείτε.
How do you pronounce it?
min anisicheis
Did you know?
- The root of the word ανησυχείς relates to 'quiet' or 'rest', so the phrase is conceptually telling the person to seek a state of tranquility.
- While μην ανησυχείς means 'don't worry', Greeks often use the phrase δεν είναι τίποτα meaning 'it is nothing' to dismiss a mistake and signal that no apology is needed.
- The negative particle μην used in this phrase is a direct descendant of the Ancient Greek word μή, which was used to express a prohibition or a negative command.
Examples in context
- Μην αγχώνεσαι, δεν έχει πρόβλημαDon't worry, no problem
- Μην ανησυχείς, θα προλάβουμε.Min anisyís, tha prolávoume.Don't worry, we will make it in time.
- Μην ανησυχείς για την τιμή.Min anisyís gia tin timí.Don't worry about the price.
Example conversation
Kyriaki is apologizing for being a few minutes late.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΣυγγνώμη που άργησα λίγο, Νίκο.Sygnomi pou argisa ligo, Niko.Sorry I'm a bit late, Nikos.
- Νίκος NikosΜην ανησυχείς, μόλις έφτασα κι εγώ.Min anisychis, molis eftasa ki ego.No worries, I just arrived too.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕυχαριστώ που με περίμενες.Efcharisto pou me perimenes.Thank you for waiting for me.
- Νίκος NikosΔεν ήταν πρόβλημα.Den itan provlima.It was no problem.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries μην, CC BY-SA 4.0.
