意思
It does not matter.
文化背景
Finns value directness. 'Ei haittaa' is appreciated because it doesn't waste time with unnecessary fluff. Similar to Swedish 'Det gör inget', it reflects a pragmatic, egalitarian social structure. While 'Ei haittaa' is direct, Japanese culture might prefer a more apologetic response even when you are the one being apologized to, to maintain harmony. Americans often use 'No worries' or 'It's all good', which are very similar in tone and frequency to 'Ei haittaa'.
Long Consonants
Make sure to hold the 'tt' in 'haittaa'. It's a long sound in Finnish!
Don't Over-Apologize
Finns don't like excessive apologies. A simple 'Ei haittaa' is often enough.
意思
It does not matter.
Long Consonants
Make sure to hold the 'tt' in 'haittaa'. It's a long sound in Finnish!
Don't Over-Apologize
Finns don't like excessive apologies. A simple 'Ei haittaa' is often enough.
自我测试
Complete the response to the apology.
Anteeksi, olen myöhässä! - ____ ____.
Ei haittaa is the standard response to an apology.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a casual situation?
Someone spills water on your table. What do you say?
Ei haittaa is the most polite and natural way to handle a minor accident.
Match the situation to the response.
1. Late for meeting, 2. Spilled coffee, 3. Forgot book. A. Ei haittaa, B. Ei haittaa, C. Ei haittaa.
Ei haittaa works in all these situations.
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3 练习Anteeksi, olen myöhässä! - ____ ____.
Ei haittaa is the standard response to an apology.
Someone spills water on your table. What do you say?
Ei haittaa is the most polite and natural way to handle a minor accident.
将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:
Ei haittaa works in all these situations.
🎉 得分： /3
常见问题
2 个问题Yes, it is perfectly fine for casual or semi-formal work interactions.
No, it is actually very polite as it puts the other person at ease.
相关表达
Ei se mitään
synonymIt's nothing.
Ei haittaa mitään
similarIt doesn't matter at all.
Ei kestä
contrastYou're welcome.
Ei se haittaa
synonymIt doesn't matter.
