nema na čemu

You Are Welcome

Level 1

Reply to hvala with Nema na čemu, or Nema problema between friends.

How It Works

Learn the whole phrase as one piece: Nema na čemu. It is polite and works with anyone, from a waiter to a neighbour.

PhraseFeel
Nema na čemu.polite, everyday
Nema problema.relaxed, friendly
Molim.short and common
Nema za šta."Nothing to thank for"

The words are literally "there is nothing about which (to thank)". You do not need to change them for ti or vi. The same phrase works for one person or many.

When you thank someone, you can make it warmer: Hvala puno or Hvala lijepa.

Examples (4)

  1. Hvala! Nema na čemu.

    Thank you! You are welcome.

    The standard reply.

  2. Hvala za kafu. Nema problema.

    Thanks for the coffee. No problem.

    A friendly reply.

  3. Hvala lijepa, Amire. Nema na čemu.

    Thank you very much, Amir. You are welcome.

    The same phrase with a name before it.

  4. Hvala puno. Molim.

    Thanks a lot. You are welcome.

    Molim is a short reply.

How It Connects

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nema na čemuLevel 1You Are Welcome

Learn This First

Responding to thanks follows saying thanks.

Words in This Pattern

molitihvala