inga bekymmer
The English phrase "no worries" can be translated into Swedish as inga bekymmer.
Inga bekymmer is used to convey that something does not bother you. You may also encounter other informal expressions to convey this sentiment, such as Ingen fara på taket, which literally translates to "no danger on the roof" or Inga problem, meaning "no problems".
Meaning: it does not bother me (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of inga (no/none) and bekymmer (worries/concerns/troubles).
Which one should you use?
In casual conversation, Swedes are more likely to use the informal expression det är lugnt, which translates to "it's chill" or "it's fine".
Did you know?
- In many social situations, a Swede might respond to an apology with a simple 'det ordnar sig', meaning 'it will arrange itself', rather than addressing the 'worries' at all.
- The word bekymmer shares a linguistic ancestor with the Middle Low German word bekummer, which relates to the concept of grief or sorrow.
- Because Swedish culture often values 'lagom' or equilibrium, expressions that imply a lack of friction, like det är lugnt, are often preferred over discussing 'problems' or 'worries'.
Examples in context
- Ingen fara, det var enkelt!No worries, it was easy!
- Inga problem, det spelar ingen roll.No worries, it doesn't matter.
Example conversation
Emma apologizes for being a few minutes late to meet Lucas.
- EmmaFörlåt att jag är sen, Lucas!Sorry that I am late, Lucas!
- LucasInga bekymmer, jag kom precis själv.No worries, I just arrived myself.
- EmmaTack, det var snällt av dig.Thanks, that was kind of you.
- LucasSjälvklart, ska vi gå nu?Of course, shall we go now?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bekymmer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
