German · Greetings & Essentials
"No problem" in German: kein Problem
kein Problem
No problem in German is kein Problem. Use the whole phrase after thanks or a favor: Kein Problem! Passt schon is related but different.
After thanks
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How to pronounce kein Problem
Say it
kine proh-BLEM
/kaɪn proˈbleːm/
kine proh-BLEM. Soft ei as “eye.” Stress -blem.
"No problem" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| kein Problem | no problem Default full phrase. | Default full phrase. |
| Kein Problem! | No problem! Friendly reply. | Friendly reply. |
| überhaupt kein Problem | no problem at all Extra reassurance. | Extra reassurance. |
| kein großes Problem | not a big problem Downplaying. | Downplaying. |
How to use kein Problem in real life
- 1After thanks
Kein Problem, gern geschehen.
No problem, you are welcome.
Full phrase kein Problem.
- 2Helping move
Die Kiste? Kein Problem, ich nehme sie.
The box? No problem, I will take it.
Kein Problem.
- 3Late reply
Die Verspätung ist kein Problem.
The delay is no problem.
Ist kein Problem.
Mistakes English speakers make with kein Problem
Incorrect: Problem nicht
Correct: kein Problem
Keep the full phrase kein Problem.
Incorrect: no problem auf Deutsch: no problem
Correct: kein Problem
Use German kein Problem.
Good to know
Kein Problem is extremely common in service and friend talk. Nichts zu danken and Gern geschehen also answer thanks, with different flavors.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Borrowing a bike pump
ChatPal
Danke für die Pumpe!
Thanks for the pump!
You
Kein Problem, behalt sie heute.
No problem, keep it today.
ChatPal
Bringst du sie morgen? Kein Problem, oder?
Will you bring it tomorrow? No problem, right?
You
Klar, kein Problem. Bis morgen!
Sure, no problem. See you tomorrow!
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FAQ
Common questions about "No problem" in German
How do you say no problem?
Kein Problem.
Must both words appear?
Yes for this headword — kein Problem.
Reply to thanks?
Kein Problem! or Gern geschehen.
Stronger reassurance?
Überhaupt kein Problem.
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