Bedeutung
Used to say that something is not a trouble.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In the highlands, social friction is often avoided through polite, indirect language. 'Chigir yelem' is a key tool for this indirectness. In the fast-paced capital, the phrase is clipped and used rapidly in transactions. Among the diaspora in the US or Europe, 'Chigir yelem' is often used as a cultural identifier, sometimes even appearing on t-shirts or as business names. In Ethiopian business, 'Chigir yelem' can sometimes be used to avoid saying a direct 'No,' which can be confusing for Westerners.
The Smile Factor
In Ethiopia, 'Chigir yelem' is almost always accompanied by a warm smile. The non-verbal cue is as important as the words.
Don't Overuse with Elders
While okay, using 'Minim aydelem' with very elderly people shows a bit more traditional respect.
Bedeutung
Used to say that something is not a trouble.
The Smile Factor
In Ethiopia, 'Chigir yelem' is almost always accompanied by a warm smile. The non-verbal cue is as important as the words.
Don't Overuse with Elders
While okay, using 'Minim aydelem' with very elderly people shows a bit more traditional respect.
The 'Eshi' Combo
You will often hear 'Eshi, chigir yelem' (Okay, no problem). This is a very common and friendly way to agree to anything.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Person A: ይቅርታ፣ ዘገየሁ። (Sorry, I'm late.) Person B: ________።
When someone apologizes for being late, 'Chigir yelem' is the standard way to say 'It's okay.'
Match the situation to the phrase.
Someone says 'Thank you' (Amesegenallo) after you help them.
'Chigir yelem' serves as 'You're welcome' in Amharic.
Fill in the missing word.
ችግር ____ (There is no problem).
'Yelem' is the negative existential verb required to complete the phrase.
Which phrase is used to agree to a plan?
Friend: 'Let's meet at 2 PM.' You: '________.'
'Chigir yelem' can be used to signal that a proposed time or plan is fine.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to say ችግር የለም
Social
- • After 'Thank you'
- • After 'Sorry'
- • Accepting a gift
Logistics
- • Changing a time
- • Agreeing to a price
- • Confirming a task
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenPerson A: ይቅርታ፣ ዘገየሁ። (Sorry, I'm late.) Person B: ________።
When someone apologizes for being late, 'Chigir yelem' is the standard way to say 'It's okay.'
Someone says 'Thank you' (Amesegenallo) after you help them.
'Chigir yelem' serves as 'You're welcome' in Amharic.
ችግር ____ (There is no problem).
'Yelem' is the negative existential verb required to complete the phrase.
Friend: 'Let's meet at 2 PM.' You: '________.'
'Chigir yelem' can be used to signal that a proposed time or plan is fine.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your friends, or a stranger on the street.
Yes, it is the most common way to respond to 'Amesegenallo' (Thank you).
'Chigir yelem' means 'No problem,' while 'Minim aydelem' means 'It's nothing.' They are interchangeable, but 'Minim aydelem' is slightly more formal.
It is written as ችግር የለም።
If you break something and apologize, the *other* person will say 'Chigir yelem' to forgive you.
Essentially, yes. It conveys a philosophy of 'no worries.'
Yes, it's very common in professional correspondence to acknowledge a request.
'Chigir yelewum' means 'It has no problem.' It's used when referring to a specific thing, like a car or a plan.
Youth often use 'Arif new' (It's cool) or just 'Eshi' (Okay).
No, it's best for minor social inconveniences. For serious issues, use more empathetic language.
Verwandte Redewendungen
ምንም አይደለም
synonymIt is nothing / You're welcome
እሺ
similarOkay / Alright
ይቅርታ
contrastSorry / Excuse me
ችግር የለውም
specialized formIt has no problem
