How are you Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhaʊ/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈju

HOW-ar-yoo or HOW-ur-yoo

UK

hˈaʊ/ /ɛə/ /jˈuː

HOW-AIR-yoo

Definition

A greeting used to ask someone about their well-being, feelings, or mood.

Usage & Nuances

Very common greeting; can be informal or slightly formal. Answers are usually 'I'm fine', 'Good', or similar. Often used as a simple greeting, not always expecting a deep answer.

• Spanish: ¿Cómo estás? - ¿Cómo está? (formal)
• Portuguese (BR): Como você está? - Tudo bem?
• Portuguese (PT): Como estás? - Está tudo bem?
• Chinese (Simplified): 你好吗？
• Chinese (Traditional): 你好嗎？
• Hindi: आप कैसे हैं?
• Arabic: كيف حالك؟
• Bengali: কেমন আছো - কেমন আছেন
• Russian: Как дела - Как вы
• Japanese: お元気ですか - 元気？
• Vietnamese: Bạn khỏe không - Dạo này thế nào
• Korean: 잘 지내요? - 어떻게 지내세요?
• Turkish: Nasılsın - Nasılsınız
• Urdu: آپ کیسے ہیں - تم کیسے ہو
• Indonesian: Apa kabar

Example Sentences

How are you?

basic

Hi, how are you today?

basic

Hello! How are you this morning?

basic

Hey, how are you? Haven't seen you in ages!

natural

How are you, by the way? Everything okay at work?

natural

Hi Mom, how are you feeling today?

natural