A1 Expression 중립

Non è un problema

It is not a problem

Reassuring that something is fine.

🌍

문화적 배경

Italians value 'flessibilità' (flexibility). Saying 'Non è un problema' is a way to show you are not 'rigido' (rigid) and that you value the person more than the schedule. In the South, hospitality is paramount. You will often hear this phrase accompanied by an invitation to eat or drink, as a way to further prove that your guest hasn't inconvenienced you. While punctuality is important in the North, 'Non è un problema' is still used to maintain 'buone relazioni' (good relations) when minor logistical errors occur. Younger Italians might use 'Scialla' (Roman slang for 'relax') alongside 'Non è un problema' to sound more laid back.

💡

The 'A' Trap

Always remember 'problema' is a boy! Use 'un', not 'una'.

🎯

Add 'Tranquillo'

Pair it with 'Tranquillo' (to a man) or 'Tranquilla' (to a woman) to sound 100% more native.

Reassuring that something is fine.

💡

The 'A' Trap

Always remember 'problema' is a boy! Use 'un', not 'una'.

🎯

Add 'Tranquillo'

Pair it with 'Tranquillo' (to a man) or 'Tranquilla' (to a woman) to sound 100% more native.

⚠️

Watch your tone

If you say it too slowly or without a smile, it can sound like you are actually annoyed.

💬

The Italian 'Yes'

In Italy, 'Non è un problema' is often a warmer and more polite way to say 'Yes' to a favor than just saying 'Sì'.

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct masculine article for 'problema'.

Non è ___ problema.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: un

'Problema' is a masculine noun starting with a consonant, so it takes 'un'.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.

A: Scusa, ho dimenticato il tuo ombrello! B: ________, non piove oggi.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Non è un problema

When someone apologizes ('Scusa'), 'Non è un problema' is the perfect way to reassure them.

Fill in the missing verb to say 'It wasn't a problem' in the past.

Non ___ stato un problema aiutarti ieri.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: è

The passato prossimo of 'essere' (to be) uses 'essere' as the auxiliary: 'è stato'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: A colleague asks if they can call you 5 minutes later than planned.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Non è un problema.

This phrase is used to accept a small change in plans or a request.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Problem vs. Problema

English
A problem Neutral
Italian
Un problema Masculine!

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the correct masculine article for 'problema'. Choose A1

Non è ___ problema.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: un

'Problema' is a masculine noun starting with a consonant, so it takes 'un'.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response. dialogue_completion A1

A: Scusa, ho dimenticato il tuo ombrello! B: ________, non piove oggi.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Non è un problema

When someone apologizes ('Scusa'), 'Non è un problema' is the perfect way to reassure them.

Fill in the missing verb to say 'It wasn't a problem' in the past. Fill Blank A2

Non ___ stato un problema aiutarti ieri.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: è

The passato prossimo of 'essere' (to be) uses 'essere' as the auxiliary: 'è stato'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: A colleague asks if they can call you 5 minutes later than planned.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Non è un problema.

This phrase is used to accept a small change in plans or a request.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It is neutral. You can use it with anyone, from your best friend to your doctor.

No! This is a common mistake for English speakers. It sounds very broken. Say 'Nessun problema' instead.

Because 'problema' is a masculine noun of Greek origin. All Italian words ending in -ma from Greek are masculine.

'Prego' is for 'You're welcome' after 'Thank you'. 'Non è un problema' is for 'No worries' after an apology or request.

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional correspondence to show flexibility.

You say 'Non è stato un problema'.

Neither is 'better', but 'Nessun problema' is slightly more common in casual conversation.

It's better to say 'Non c'è problema' if you want to skip the 'un'. 'Non è problema' sounds incomplete.

Then this phrase might sound too casual. Try 'Non si preoccupi, risolveremo' (Don't worry, we will solve it).

No, it means 'It doesn't bother me' or 'I am happy to help'. It is positive, not indifferent.

관련 표현

🔄

Nessun problema

synonym

No problem

🔄

Non c'è problema

synonym

There is no problem

🔗

Non fa niente

similar

It doesn't matter / It's nothing

🔗

Tranquillo

builds on

Calm / Don't worry

🔗

Figurati

similar

Don't mention it

도움이 되었나요?
아직 댓글이 없습니다. 첫 번째로 생각을 공유하세요!