How's business Meaning in English

expression · lemma: how is business

US

ˈhaʊz/ /ˈbɪznəs/, /ˈbɪznɪs

HOWZ BIZ-nuss

UK

haʊz/ /bˈɪznəs

HOWZ BIZ-nuss

Definition

This is a common way to ask someone how their work or company is going, especially if they own a business or work in sales.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in informal conversations, especially among friends, acquaintances, or business contacts. Often a friendly greeting rather than a request for detailed information. Used for both self-employed people and anyone working in a business context.

• Spanish: ¿Cómo va el negocio? - ¿Cómo te va en el negocio?
• Portuguese (BR): Como vão os negócios? - Como está o negócio?
• Portuguese (PT): Como vão os negócios? - Como está o negócio?
• Chinese (Simplified): 生意怎么样？
• Chinese (Traditional): 生意怎麼樣？
• Hindi: व्यापार कैसा चल रहा है?
• Arabic: كيف يسير العمل؟
• Bengali: ব্যবসা কেমন চলছে
• Russian: как идут дела с бизнесом - как идут дела
• Japanese: 商売はどうですか
• Vietnamese: Việc kinh doanh thế nào
• Korean: 사업은 잘 돼요
• Turkish: İşler nasıl gidiyor
• Urdu: کار کیسا چل رہا ہے
• Indonesian: Bagaimana bisnisnya

Example Sentences

How's business these days?

basic

I saw you opened a new shop! How's business?

basic

Every time we meet, he asks, "How's business?"

basic

How's business? Still working those long hours?

natural

Hey, it's been a while! How's business treating you?

natural

With all the changes lately, how's business holding up?

natural