How're things Meaning in English

expression

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UK

التعريف

A casual way to ask someone how their life or current situation is going; similar to 'How are you?' but less formal.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Very informal; used mostly with friends, family, or colleagues. Often used as a greeting rather than expecting a real answer. Do not use in formal or professional contexts. Common to reply simply with 'Good, you?' or 'Not bad.'

• Spanish: ¿Cómo van las cosas? - ¿Qué tal todo?
• Portuguese (BR): Como vão as coisas? - E aí, tudo bem?
• Portuguese (PT): Como estão as coisas? - Tudo bem?
• Chinese (Simplified): 最近怎么样？ - 事情如何？
• Chinese (Traditional): 最近怎麼樣？ - 事情如何？
• Hindi: सब कैसे चल रहा है?
• Arabic: كيف الأمور؟ - كيف الحال؟
• Bengali: কেমন আছো - কেমন চলছে
• Russian: Как дела
• Japanese: 最近どう？ - 元気にしてる？
• Vietnamese: Dạo này thế nào? - Mọi chuyện ổn không?
• Korean: 잘 지내? - 어떻게 지내?
• Turkish: Naber? - Nasıl gidiyor?
• Urdu: کیسے ہو؟ - سب کیسا چل رہا ہے؟
• Indonesian: Gimana kabarnya? - Apa kabar?

جمل نموذجية

How're things? I haven't seen you in weeks!

basic

When you call your friend, you can start with 'How're things?'

basic

How're things at your new job?

basic

How're things going these days? Everything okay?

natural

Hey, man! How're things?

natural

Just checking in—how're things on your end?

natural