Signification
Saying that something does not matter.
Contexte culturel
In Turkey, helping others is seen as a social duty. Saying 'Önemli değil' reinforces that the help was given freely and without expectation of reward. In formal business, while 'Önemli değil' is okay, 'Rica ederim' shows more professional distance and respect. Younger Turks often use 'Sorun değil' or 'Sıkıntı yok,' influenced by global 'no problem' culture, but 'Önemli değil' remains the most respected version. In rural Anatolia, you might hear 'Ziyanı yok' (No harm done) as a more traditional version of 'Önemli değil.'
The Smile Factor
In Turkey, 'Önemli değil' is always more effective when accompanied by a warm smile and a slight nod.
Don't Overuse with Elders
With very old people, 'Rica ederim' or 'Estafurullah' is much more respectful than 'Önemli değil.'
Signification
Saying that something does not matter.
The Smile Factor
In Turkey, 'Önemli değil' is always more effective when accompanied by a warm smile and a slight nod.
Don't Overuse with Elders
With very old people, 'Rica ederim' or 'Estafurullah' is much more respectful than 'Önemli değil.'
The 'Hiç' Boost
Add 'Hiç' (Hiç önemli değil) to sound 10x more sincere and fluent.
Texting Shortcuts
In WhatsApp, you can just write 'Önemli diil' to look like a local.
Teste-toi
Choose the best response to 'Teşekkür ederim.'
Ayşe: 'Yardımın için teşekkür ederim!' Mehmet: '________'
'Önemli değil' is the standard response to thanks.
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
Özür dilerim, geç kaldım. - Hiç ________ değil, sorun yok.
The phrase is 'Önemli değil.'
Match the situation to the best use of 'Önemli değil.'
Which situation is 'Önemli değil' MOST appropriate for?
It is used to respond to thanks for a small favor.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kalemini ödünç alabilir miyim? B: Tabii, buyur. A: Teşekkürler. B: ________
Combining 'Rica ederim' and 'Önemli değil' is very common and polite.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Önemli değil vs. Rica ederim
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAyşe: 'Yardımın için teşekkür ederim!' Mehmet: '________'
'Önemli değil' is the standard response to thanks.
Özür dilerim, geç kaldım. - Hiç ________ değil, sorun yok.
The phrase is 'Önemli değil.'
Which situation is 'Önemli değil' MOST appropriate for?
It is used to respond to thanks for a small favor.
A: Kalemini ödünç alabilir miyim? B: Tabii, buyur. A: Teşekkürler. B: ________
Combining 'Rica ederim' and 'Önemli değil' is very common and polite.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is perfectly acceptable when the interviewer thanks you for coming or for providing a document.
They are 99% interchangeable. 'Bir şey değil' literally means 'It's not a thing,' while 'Önemli değil' means 'It's not important.'
Yes, in Turkish culture, silence can be interpreted as being stuck-up. Always say something!
Don't try to pronounce it as a 'g'. Just ignore it and make the 'e' sound a bit longer: 'de-eel'.
No, you say it to the person who said sorry to you.
It's not better, just more formal. Use 'Önemli değil' with friends and 'Rica ederim' with your boss.
No, this is a common mistake. 'Yok' means 'there is not,' but 'değil' is used to negate adjectives like 'important'.
It means both! It's the most versatile response in the language.
In a letter, 'Rica ederim' or 'Bilgilerinize sunarım' is more common, but 'Önemli değil' can work in a friendly email.
You can say 'Hiç önemli değil' to match their energy.
Yes, it is standard Turkish and understood everywhere from Istanbul to Van.
No, for compliments, say 'Teşekkür ederim' or 'O sizin güzel bakışınız' (That's your beautiful way of looking).
Expressions liées
Rica ederim
synonymYou're welcome (Formal)
Bir şey değil
synonymIt's nothing
Sorun değil
similarNo problem
Lafı bile olmaz
builds onDon't even mention it
Estafurullah
specialized formI ask God for forgiveness (used as 'Don't mention it')
