뜻
The polite response to 'thank you'.
문화적 배경
Finns often avoid excessive 'small talk' politeness. 'Ei kestä' is perfect because it is polite but doesn't force a long conversation. In offices, 'ei kestä' is used to maintain a flat hierarchy. It suggests that helping a colleague is just part of the team effort, not a special favor. Older Finns might use the full 'Ei kestä kiittää,' while younger generations are more likely to say 'Ei mitään' or even the English-influenced 'Eipä mitään.' In rural areas, 'ei kestä' might be accompanied by a more stoic expression, whereas in Helsinki, it's often said more quickly and with a lighter tone.
The 'Eipä' Trick
Add '-pä' to the 'ei' to sound 10x more like a native speaker. It adds a friendly 'oh' sound to the phrase.
Don't overthink it
Finns don't expect a long speech. A simple 'ei kestä' is enough to be perfectly polite.
뜻
The polite response to 'thank you'.
The 'Eipä' Trick
Add '-pä' to the 'ei' to sound 10x more like a native speaker. It adds a friendly 'oh' sound to the phrase.
Don't overthink it
Finns don't expect a long speech. A simple 'ei kestä' is enough to be perfectly polite.
Eye Contact
When saying 'ei kestä,' a brief moment of eye contact or a small smile is appreciated, but not strictly required in quick interactions.
셀프 테스트
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Kiitos paljon avusta! B: _________.
'Ei kestä' is the most natural response to 'Kiitos' (thanks).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You hand a friend a book they asked for.
When physically giving an object, use 'Ole hyvä.'
Add the particle that makes the phrase sound warmer and more informal.
Ei__ kestä.
'Eipä kestä' is the common, friendly variation.
Which of these is the literal meaning of 'ei kestä'?
What does 'ei kestä' literally mean?
The verb 'kestää' means to last or endure.
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시각 학습 자료
Ways to say You're Welcome
Standard
- • Ei kestä
- • Ole hyvä
Friendly
- • Eipä kestä
- • Eipä mitään
Informal
- • Ei mitään
- • Eip mitää
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제A: Kiitos paljon avusta! B: _________.
'Ei kestä' is the most natural response to 'Kiitos' (thanks).
You hand a friend a book they asked for.
When physically giving an object, use 'Ole hyvä.'
Ei__ kestä.
'Eipä kestä' is the common, friendly variation.
What does 'ei kestä' literally mean?
The verb 'kestää' means to last or endure.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, the 'ei' is essential because it is a negative construction. 'Kestä' alone would mean 'endure!' (a command).
'Ole hyvä' is used when giving something; 'ei kestä' is used only after someone says thank you.
The '-pä' is a particle that makes the tone softer and friendlier.
Yes, it's very common in professional emails after a 'kiitos' exchange.
In Finland, a nod is sometimes enough, but 'ei kestä' is much more polite.
Technically 'en kestä' means 'I can't stand it/I can't take it anymore,' but 'ei kestä' as a response to thanks is a fixed idiom.
You can say 'ei kestä yhtään' or 'ei kestä kiittää.'
Yes, it is a standard Finnish expression used nationwide.
The response is the same: 'ei kestä.'
관련 표현
ole hyvä
similarYou're welcome / Here you go
ei mitään
synonymIt's nothing
kiitos
contrastThank you
ei se mitään
similarIt's okay / No problem
eipä kestä
specialized formNo problem (warm)
