keine Sache

/ˈkaɪnə ˈzaxə/

no problem

Keine Sache, ich helfe dir gerne!

No problem, I'm happy to help you!

informal

An informal way to say 'no problem' or 'it's okay' in response to thanks or an apology.

Entschuldigung, dass ich so spät komme.

Sorry for coming so late.

Keine Sache, ich warte schon auf dich.

No problem, I was already waiting for you.

This phrase is very common in everyday German and is used to reassure someone that something is not a problem.

Collocations

no problem

all clear / no problem

Use 'keine Sache' only with friends, family, or in casual settings. In formal contexts, use 'kein Problem' instead.

This phrase is a direct response to thanks or an apology, not a standalone statement.

Derived from the literal meaning of 'keine' (no) and 'Sache' (thing/matter), but used idiomatically to mean 'no problem'.

This phrase is very casual and should only be used in informal contexts. In formal settings, 'kein Problem' is more appropriate.

keine

determiner

Sache

thing/matter

noun

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