意思
Dismissing a small issue.
文化背景
Turkish people are known for 'misafirperverlik' (hospitality). Dismissing a guest's mistake with 'hiç önemli değil' is a point of pride; it shows the host is generous and not easily bothered. In Turkish offices, building 'samimiyet' (sincerity/closeness) is important. Using this phrase with colleagues helps build a relaxed, supportive environment. In big cities like Istanbul, the phrase is used rapidly and almost reflexively. In rural areas, it might be followed by a longer blessing or a more traditional phrase like 'Estağfurullah'. Younger Turks often shorten this in texts to 'Önemli diil' or simply use 'Sorun yok'. However, 'Hiç önemli değil' remains the 'gold standard' for politeness.
The Smile Factor
In Turkey, body language is 50% of the phrase. A small nod and a smile while saying this makes it 10x more effective.
Don't over-intensify
Avoid saying 'Çok hiç önemli değil'. 'Hiç' is already the maximum intensifier.
意思
Dismissing a small issue.
The Smile Factor
In Turkey, body language is 50% of the phrase. A small nod and a smile while saying this makes it 10x more effective.
Don't over-intensify
Avoid saying 'Çok hiç önemli değil'. 'Hiç' is already the maximum intensifier.
Pairing for Fluency
Pair it with 'Canın sağ olsun' to sound like a native speaker when someone breaks something of yours.
The 'Rica Ederim' Rule
If someone says 'Teşekkür ederim' for a big favor, use 'Rica ederim'. If it's a tiny favor, 'Hiç önemli değil' is more natural.
自我测试
Someone says: 'Geç kaldığım için özür dilerim.' What is the most natural response?
Geç kaldığım için özür dilerim.
'Hiç önemli değil' is the standard way to accept a minor apology for being late.
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
Yardımın için teşekkürler! — Hiç ______ değil.
The standard phrase is 'hiç önemli değil'.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: You accidentally step on someone's foot in the bus and say 'Pardon'. They say:
Strangers use this to show they are not angry about small accidents.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
Ayşe: 'Kalemini ödünç alabilir miyim?' Mehmet: 'Tabii, buyur.' Ayşe: 'Teşekkür ederim.' Mehmet: '________.'
It is a polite way to respond to thanks for a small favor.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
When to say 'Hiç Önemli Değil'
Apologies
- • Late for coffee
- • Spilled water
- • Forgot a pen
Thanks
- • Holding a door
- • Passing salt
- • Small directions
Politeness Levels
练习题库
4 练习Geç kaldığım için özür dilerim.
'Hiç önemli değil' is the standard way to accept a minor apology for being late.
Yardımın için teşekkürler! — Hiç ______ değil.
The standard phrase is 'hiç önemli değil'.
Situation: You accidentally step on someone's foot in the bus and say 'Pardon'. They say:
Strangers use this to show they are not angry about small accidents.
Ayşe: 'Kalemini ödünç alabilir miyim?' Mehmet: 'Tabii, buyur.' Ayşe: 'Teşekkür ederim.' Mehmet: '________.'
It is a polite way to respond to thanks for a small favor.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题Yes, it is perfectly polite for a professional setting, especially when dismissing a minor apology.
Yes, but 'Hiç' adds a layer of warmth and 'at all' emphasis that makes you sound more fluent.
'Sorun değil' is more like 'No problem' (logical), while 'Hiç önemli değil' is more like 'It doesn't matter' (emotional).
No, you only use this to respond to someone else's apology or thanks.
In formal letters, 'Önemi yoktur' or 'Rica ederim' is preferred, but in emails, it's fine.
In this specific word, don't try to pronounce a 'g' sound. Just say 'de-il'.
No, you must include 'değil' to make it negative. 'Hiç önemli' would mean 'Never important' in a weird, incomplete way.
It's used about 50/50 for both, which makes it one of the most useful phrases to learn.
Then you might say 'Gerçekten hiç önemli değil, lütfen üzülme' (It really doesn't matter at all, please don't be sad).
Not at all. It is standard, polite Turkish.
相关表达
sorun değil
synonymNot a problem
rica ederim
similarYou're welcome
bir şey değil
synonymIt's nothing
lafı bile olmaz
builds onDon't even mention it
estağfurullah
specialized formI ask God for forgiveness (used as 'Don't mention it')
canın sağ olsun
similarLet your soul be healthy
