How is fixed for Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhaʊ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈfɪkst/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

HOW iz FIKST fer

UK

hˈaʊ/ /ˈɪz/ /fˈɪkst/ /fˈɔː

HOW iz FIKST faw

Definition

This expression is used to ask someone about their availability or resources, such as time, money, or energy. Typically, it appears as 'How are you fixed for [thing]?'

Usage & Nuances

Slightly informal, common in spoken English. Used mainly with words like 'time', 'money', 'Friday evening', or 'transportation'. Don't confuse with 'fix' as a verb—here, 'fixed' means 'situated' or 'equipped'. The phrase 'How are you fixed for...' means 'Do you have enough of...?' or 'Are you able to...?'.

• Spanish: ¿cómo andas de - ¿cómo vas de (tiempo/dinero/disponibilidad)
• Portuguese (BR): como está de - como vai de (tempo/disponibilidade)
• Portuguese (PT): como está de - como vai de (tempo/disponibilidade)
• Chinese (Simplified): 你有多少（时间/资源）- 你（时间/资源）如何
• Chinese (Traditional): 你有多少（時間/資源）- 你（時間/資源）如何
• Hindi: आपके पास कितना (समय/संसाधन) है
• Arabic: كيف وضعك (بالوقت/الموارد) - كيف حالك من حيث (الوقت/الموارد)
• Bengali: তোমার (সময়/সাধন) কেমন আছে
• Russian: как у тебя с (временем/ресурсами)
• Japanese: 〜の都合はどうですか
• Vietnamese: bạn có (thời gian/tài nguyên) như thế nào
• Korean: (시간/자원) 괜찮아? - (시간/자원)은 어때?
• Turkish: (zamanına/imkânına) nasıl? - durumun nasıl? (zaman/para açısından)
• Urdu: آپ کے پاس (وقت/وسائل) کیسے ہیں
• Indonesian: bagaimana (waktu/sumber daya) kamu

Example Sentences

How are you fixed for time this afternoon?

basic

How are you fixed for money until payday?

basic

How are you fixed for eggs? I want to bake a cake.

basic

How are you fixed for Friday evening? Want to come over for dinner?

natural

We're going hiking this weekend! How are you fixed for gear?

natural

I’d love to help, but how are you fixed for staff on Saturday?

natural