How're things Meaning in English
expression
Definition
A casual way to ask someone how their life or current situation is going; similar to 'How are you?' but less formal.
Usage & Nuances
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 চলছেRussian: Как делаJapanese: 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?
Example Sentences
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