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Es ist kein Problem.

Es ist kein Problem.
It is no problem.
From Lesson 11:Noun negation (kein, keine)·German

Questions & Answers about Es ist kein Problem.

Why do we use kein here instead of nicht?
In German, we use kein (or its different forms) to say 'not a' or 'no' when negating a noun. Because you would say ein Problem (a problem) to say you have one, you use kein Problem to say you don't. We use nicht when we want to negate a verb or an adjective.
Why does this sentence use kein and not keine?
kein changes its ending to match the gender of the noun it is attached to, exactly like the word ein (a/an). The noun Problem is neuter (das Problem). For neuter nouns in the subject position, the correct form is just kein without an extra -e on the end.
Why is the word Problem capitalized?
In German, every single noun (a person, place, thing, or concept) must always be capitalized, no matter where it appears in the sentence.
Can I use Es ist kein Problem as a polite reply, just like in English?
Yes! If someone thanks you or apologizes to you, you can say Es ist kein Problem or simply Kein Problem to mean 'No problem' or 'Don't worry about it'.

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