LATIN DICTIONARYLexicon Latīnum
phrase

nihil est

nihil est

Meaning

  1. don't mention it (ritual reply to "Thank you")

Choosing the right word Döderlein's Latin Synonyms

Nihil est · Nihili est · Nullus est

Nihil est denotes the entire want of virtue and efficacy; as, he is good for nothing; whereas nihili est, the entire want of value and usefulness, as he is of no use; lastly, nullus est, the negation of existence in general, as it is all over with him. (i. 56.)

Origins

Literally, “it is nothing”.

Quick answers

What does nihil est mean in Latin?
nihil est, a phrase, means “don't mention it (ritual reply to "Thank you")”.