Bedeutung
It is not a problem.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Poles are generally polite but can be direct. Using this phrase shows you are a 'good person' who doesn't hold grudges. Similar to neighboring cultures, the emphasis is on social harmony and not making the other person feel bad. In a Polish office, it is a professional way to acknowledge an error without dwelling on it.
Keep it simple
You don't need to add anything else. 'Nie szkodzi' is a complete sentence.
Body language
Pair it with a smile or a slight nod to make it sound more sincere.
Bedeutung
It is not a problem.
Keep it simple
You don't need to add anything else. 'Nie szkodzi' is a complete sentence.
Body language
Pair it with a smile or a slight nod to make it sound more sincere.
Teste dich selbst
Which is the correct way to respond to an apology?
— Przepraszam za spóźnienie. — ________
The phrase is impersonal and does not take an object or infinitive.
Fill in the missing word.
Nic nie ________.
The phrase requires the third-person singular verb.
Complete the dialogue.
— Wybacz, że nie kupiłem mleka. — ________, kupię jutro.
It is the appropriate response to an apology.
When should you NOT use 'Nie szkodzi'?
Which situation is inappropriate for 'Nie szkodzi'?
For serious damage, 'Nie szkodzi' is too dismissive.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben— Przepraszam za spóźnienie. — ________
The phrase is impersonal and does not take an object or infinitive.
Nic nie ________.
The phrase requires the third-person singular verb.
— Wybacz, że nie kupiłem mleka. — ________, kupię jutro.
It is the appropriate response to an apology.
Which situation is inappropriate for 'Nie szkodzi'?
For serious damage, 'Nie szkodzi' is too dismissive.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenYes, it is polite and professional.
It is neutral. It fits almost everywhere.
Use 'Nic nie szkodzi'.
No, it is very polite.
No, use it only for minor ones.
It's a soft 'j' sound, like in 'juice' but softer.
Yes, they are functionally identical.
No, it is an impersonal expression.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Nic nie szkodzi
builds onIt doesn't matter at all
Nie ma problemu
similarNo problem
Szkoda
contrastIt's a pity
Nic się nie stało
synonymNothing happened
