Geen probleem
Example: Het is geen probleem om je morgen te helpen.
Definition
"Geen probleem" is a Dutch expression meaning 'no problem,' used to indicate that a situation or request is not difficult or troublesome, as in the sentence: 'Het is geen probleem om je morgen te helpen,' meaning 'It is no problem to help you tomorrow.'
Etymology
The phrase "geen probleem" comes from Dutch, where "geen" means 'no' or 'none,' and "probleem" means 'problem.' It is a straightforward combination used to reassure or confirm that something is not an issue. Did you know? The word "probleem" itself originates from the Greek 'problema,' meaning 'a task or question put forward,' which traveled through Latin and French before entering Dutch.
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"Geen probleem" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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