Hindi · Greetings & Phrases
कोई बात नहीं
Koi baat nahin
It's okay
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A reply to an apology meaning no problem.
Example
माफ़ कीजिए! — कोई बात नहीं।
Sorry! — It's okay.
Etymology
'कोई बात नहीं' (Koi baat nahin) translates to 'it's nothing' or 'no problem,' deriving from 'कोई' (any) and 'बात' (thing). It expresses a casual response to gratitude or apology.
How & Where It’s Used
'Koi baat nahin' is used informally in spoken contexts to reassure someone or to downplay a situation. It is less common in written form but is widely understood in everyday conversations.