Finnish · Greetings & Phrases
Ei se mitään
It's nothing / No problem
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A reply to an apology meaning it does not matter.
Example
Anteeksi! — Ei se mitään.
Sorry! — It's nothing.
Etymology
'Ei se mitään' translates as 'it's nothing' or 'no problem', with 'ei' meaning 'no' and 'mitään' meaning 'anything'. The phrase embodies a casual, laid-back response to apologies.
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is informal and typically used in spoken Finnish. It is generally employed in relaxed social environments to reassure someone.