How goes it Meaning in English
expression
ˈhaʊ/ /ˈɡoʊz/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
HOW GOHZ it
hˈaʊ/ /ɡˈəʊz/ /ˈɪt
how GOHZ it
Definition
An informal and slightly old-fashioned way of asking someone how they are or how things are going.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in friendly conversations; may sound outdated or playful. Less common than 'how are you?' or 'what's up?' Can signal a light or joking mood.
Spanish: ¿Cómo va? - ¿Qué tal?Portuguese (BR): E aí? - Como vai?Portuguese (PT): Como vai? - Tudo bem?Chinese (Simplified): 最近怎么样？ - 你还好吗？Chinese (Traditional): 最近怎麼樣？ - 你好嗎？Hindi: कैसे चल रहा है?Arabic: كيف الحال؟ - كيف تسير الأمور؟Bengali: কেমন চলছে - কেমন আছোRussian: Как дела - Как идут делаJapanese: 調子はどう - 元気にしてるVietnamese: Dạo này thế nào - Mọi việc ra saoKorean: 어떻게 지내 - 잘 지내Turkish: Nasılsın - Nasıl gidiyorUrdu: کیسا جا رہا ہے - سب ٹھیک ہے؟Indonesian: Bagaimana kabarnya - Gimana keadaannya
Example Sentences
How goes it, Sam?
basic
When I see my neighbor, I say, 'How goes it?'
basic
How goes it with your new job?
basic
Hey, long time no see! How goes it?
natural
Passing by his desk, I just smiled and said, 'How goes it?'
natural
She answered, 'How goes it? Haven't heard that in a while!'
natural