Danish · Greetings & Phrases

Det er okay

It's okay

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A reply to an apology meaning no problem.

Example

Undskyld! — Det er okay.

Sorry! — It's okay.

Etymology

'Det er okay' is a combination of 'det' (it), 'er' (is), and 'okay'. This phrase reflects the adoption of English 'okay' into Danish vernacular with a Danish grammatical structure.

How & Where It’s Used

Used informally to express agreement or acceptance in casual conversations. It is prevalent in spoken language but may also appear in written communications among friends.

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