المعنى
Used to minimize a problem or mistake.
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase is often accompanied by a specific hand gesture—a slight wave of the hand as if brushing away a fly. This reinforces the idea that the problem is small and unimportant. In this region, you will frequently hear 'Nu-i bai' instead. This reflects the historical Austro-Hungarian influence on the vocabulary of Western Romania. In the eastern part of Romania and the Republic of Moldova, the pronunciation might be softer, sounding almost like 'Nu-i nimicuță', using a diminutive to make the 'nothing' even smaller and friendlier. Young Romanians in cities like Bucharest or Cluj often mix 'Nu-i nimic' with English loanwords, saying 'Nu-i nimic, e ok' or 'Nu-i nimic, chill'.
The Smile Factor
Always deliver 'Nu-i nimic' with a small smile or a shrug. Without the visual cue, it can sometimes sound too short or even dismissive.
Don't use for 'You're welcome'
While 'No problem' works for both in English, in Romanian, use 'Cu plăcere' for 'You're welcome' and 'Nu-i nimic' for 'No problem/It's okay'.
المعنى
Used to minimize a problem or mistake.
The Smile Factor
Always deliver 'Nu-i nimic' with a small smile or a shrug. Without the visual cue, it can sometimes sound too short or even dismissive.
Don't use for 'You're welcome'
While 'No problem' works for both in English, in Romanian, use 'Cu plăcere' for 'You're welcome' and 'Nu-i nimic' for 'No problem/It's okay'.
The 'Lasă așa' combo
Pair 'Nu-i nimic' with 'Lasă așa' (Leave it be) to sound 100% like a native speaker who is totally chill about a situation.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
Andrei: 'O, nu! Am uitat să-ți aduc cafeaua!' Tu: '________'
Andrei is apologizing for a mistake, so 'Nu-i nimic' is the correct way to say 'No problem'.
Fill in the missing part of the contraction.
Nu-___ nimic, se mai întâmplă.
The standard informal contraction of 'este' in this phrase is '-i'.
Match the situation to the best use of 'Nu-i nimic'.
Situation: Someone bumps into you on the bus and says 'Pardon'.
'Nu-i nimic' is the standard response to a minor physical accident like bumping into someone.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct Romanian way to say 'It's nothing'.
While 'Nu-i nimic' is the contraction, 'Nu este nimic' is the full, grammatically correct form.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formal vs Informal
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينAndrei: 'O, nu! Am uitat să-ți aduc cafeaua!' Tu: '________'
Andrei is apologizing for a mistake, so 'Nu-i nimic' is the correct way to say 'No problem'.
Nu-___ nimic, se mai întâmplă.
The standard informal contraction of 'este' in this phrase is '-i'.
Situation: Someone bumps into you on the bus and says 'Pardon'.
'Nu-i nimic' is the standard response to a minor physical accident like bumping into someone.
Select the correct Romanian way to say 'It's nothing'.
While 'Nu-i nimic' is the contraction, 'Nu este nimic' is the full, grammatically correct form.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, 'Nimic' just means 'Nothing'. It sounds like you are just stating a noun. You need the 'Nu-i' to make it a response.
Yes, it's neutral. However, if you want to be extra respectful, 'Nu este nicio problemă' is better.
The hyphen shows that the word 'este' has been shortened to '-i' and attached to 'nu'.
No, it's a response to someone else's apology or a mistake. If you use it for yourself, it sounds like you're saying 'I don't care'.
They are almost identical. 'Nu-i nimic' is slightly more common for apologies, 'N-are nimic' for broken objects.
Yes, it's very common in dialogue in Romanian literature to show a character's easy-going nature.
You say 'N-a fost nimic'.
It's possible but less common than 'Cu plăcere'. It implies 'It was no trouble for me'.
Both are correct. 'Nimica' is a slightly more informal/regional version of 'nimic'.
Only if your tone is very sharp. Usually, it's very warm.
عبارات ذات صلة
Nicio problemă
synonymNo problem
Nu-i bai
specialized formNo trouble
Lasă așa
builds onLeave it like that
N-are nimic
synonymIt doesn't have anything
Stai liniștit
similarStay calm / Don't worry
Pardon
contrastPardon / Sorry
