Bedeutung
Used to say that something does not matter.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Slovenians are generally modest and don't like to make a scene. 'Nič ne de' is the linguistic embodiment of this 'keep calm and carry on' attitude. In the capital, you might hear 'Ni panike' (No panic) more often among younger people, but 'Nič ne de' remains the standard for polite urban interaction. People from Gorenjska are stereotypically seen as frugal. Using 'Nič ne de' when someone breaks something might be seen as a sign of great generosity there! In the east, the dialect might change the sound of the phrase slightly, but the sentiment of 'Nič ne de' is central to the jovial, hospitable Štajerska spirit.
Add 'Saj'
Adding 'Saj' at the beginning ('Saj nič ne de') makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Tone Matters
Say it with a smile. If you say it with a flat tone, it might sound like you are actually annoyed.
Bedeutung
Used to say that something does not matter.
Add 'Saj'
Adding 'Saj' at the beginning ('Saj nič ne de') makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Tone Matters
Say it with a smile. If you say it with a flat tone, it might sound like you are actually annoyed.
The 'Se zgodi' Combo
Follow up with 'Se zgodi' (It happens) for maximum friendliness: 'Nič ne de, se zgodi!'
Don't over-apologize
If a Slovenian says 'Nič ne de', they really mean it. You don't need to keep apologizing for the next ten minutes.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Oprosti za zamudo! - Nič ___ de.
The phrase is 'Nič ne de'. 'Ne' is the required negation particle.
Which response is most appropriate when someone accidentally spills water on your table?
Oprostite, polil sem vodo!
'Nič ne de' is the polite way to accept an apology. 'Vseeno mi je' sounds indifferent or rude.
Match the situation to the best use of 'Nič ne de'.
Situation: You are at a friend's house and you accidentally break a cheap pencil.
You apologize first, and the other person uses 'Nič ne de' to forgive you.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Ali te moti, če odprem okno? B: Ne, ___ ___ ___.
In this context, 'Nič ne de' means 'It doesn't matter/I don't mind'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Nič ne de vs. Vseeno mi je
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenOprosti za zamudo! - Nič ___ de.
The phrase is 'Nič ne de'. 'Ne' is the required negation particle.
Oprostite, polil sem vodo!
'Nič ne de' is the polite way to accept an apology. 'Vseeno mi je' sounds indifferent or rude.
Situation: You are at a friend's house and you accidentally break a cheap pencil.
You apologize first, and the other person uses 'Nič ne de' to forgive you.
A: Ali te moti, če odprem okno? B: Ne, ___ ___ ___.
In this context, 'Nič ne de' means 'It doesn't matter/I don't mind'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral to informal. You can use it with friends, colleagues, and even strangers in most everyday situations.
It's better to use 'Nič hudega' or a more serious 'V redu je', but 'Nič ne de' is still possible if the host is very relaxed.
'Nič hudega' literally means 'nothing of the bad' and is often used for physical pain or damage. 'Nič ne de' is more for abstract mistakes.
No, that's a common mistake for English speakers! 'Dan' is day. 'De' is an old verb form.
No, the word order is fixed in this idiom.
Yes, it is a standard phrase understood and used throughout the country.
No, for that you should use 'Vseeno mi je'.
Usually with a 'Hvala' (Thank you) or a relieved smile.
Yes! It's one of the most useful phrases to learn in your first week.
No, it is a fixed expression and never changes.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Nič hudega
synonymNothing bad
V redu je
similarIt's okay
Ni problema
similarNo problem
Vseeno mi je
contrastI don't care
Saj ni nič
similarIt's nothing anyway
Ni za kaj
contrastYou're welcome
