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не́ за что — meaning in English

ne za chto

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English meaning

  • my pleasure phrase A warm reply to thanks, indicating that the speaker was glad to help.
  • no problem phrase You are welcome; a casual reply to thanks, indicating the favour cost the speaker nothing.
  • sure thing interjection Yes, of course; used as a relaxed, friendly way of agreeing to a request.

Senses

не́ за что is used for these senses in English:

  • don't mention it A polite way of responding to thanks, by suggesting that the service is too trivial or humble to warrant thanks; you're welcome.
  • forget it A conventional reply to an expression of gratitude.
  • my pleasure A polite reaction to receiving thanks, meaning that the speaker enjoyed helping the listener.
  • not at all (idiomatic) Used similarly to you're welcome, as a conventional reply to an expression of gratitude.
  • sure thing (informal) A polite reply to thank you.

my pleasure — full definition

  1. phrase A warm reply to thanks, indicating that the speaker was glad to help.
  2. phrase A gracious way of accepting a request or invitation.

no problem — full definition

  1. phrase You are welcome; a casual reply to thanks, indicating the favour cost the speaker nothing.
  2. phrase That is fine; used to accept a request or to reassure someone that something is not an inconvenience.
  3. noun Something that presents no difficulty at all.

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