Gujarati · Greetings & Phrases
કંઈ વાંધો નહીં
kai vandho nahi
No problem
Beginnerphrase
Definition
The easy-going reply to thanks or apologies, literally no objection.
Example
માફ કરજો! — કંઈ વાંધો નહીં.
Sorry! — No problem.
Etymology
'કંઈ વાંધો નહીં' (kai vandho nahi) literally translates to 'no problem,' comprising 'કંઈ' (kai) meaning 'any,' 'વાંધો' (vandho) meaning 'problem' or 'trouble,' and 'નહીં' (nahi) meaning 'not.' The phrase reflects a culture of reassurance.
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is commonly used in informal conversations to dismiss worries and reassure others, prevalent in spoken language.