sorun değil
/soɾun dejil/from spelling rules
The English phrase "no worries" can be translated into Turkish as sorun değil.
The phrase is used to indicate that something does not bother you.
Meaning: it does not bother me (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
sorun değil is composed of sorun, which means "problem" and değil, which means "not". Literally, it means "it is not a problem".
Which one should you use?
While sorun değil is a direct way to express that there is no problem, it is slightly more neutral and less "cool" or "casual" than English slang versions like "no worries". You may also use sorun yok, which means "there is no problem".
How does it change in a sentence?
sorun değil functions as a predicate in a sentence where the subject "it" is implied.
How do you pronounce it?
The /s/ is like the [s] in "send", the /ɾ/ is like the American English [t] in "atom", the /u/ is like the [oo] in "cool", the /n/ is like the [n] in "not", the /j/ is like the [y] in "yes" and the /i/ is like the [ee] in "creek".
Did you know?
- If you want to express a much deeper, more soulful 'no worries' after someone makes a mistake, you might say canın sağ olsun, which literally translates to 'may your life/soul be healthy'.
- The word sorun is actually a relatively modern creation, coined by the Turkish Language Association in 1935 to replace older terms.
- Depending on the region, some speakers might use sıkıntı yok instead of sorun değil to mean 'no worries'.
Examples in context
- Endişelenme, hallederizDon't worry, we'll take care of it
- Emin ol, sorun değilTrust me, it's not a problem
- Geç kalman sorun değil.It is no problem if you are late.
- Bu benim için sorun değil.This is no problem for me.
Example conversation
Can is apologizing to Merve for forgetting a small item.
- MerveKitabı getirmeyi unuttun mu?Did you forget to bring the book?
- CanÖzür dilerim, çok üzgünüm.I am sorry, I am very sorry.
- MerveSorun değil, sonra getirirsin.No worries, you can bring it later.
- CanÇok naziksin, teşekkürler.You are very kind, thanks.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries değil, sorun, CC BY-SA 4.0.
