Ways to Say "How Are You" in Different Languages

One of the most commonly asked questions, "how are you" is most often, used as a greeting. In this Penlighten article, we give you the ways to say it in different languages.

More than a Question
How are you? is considered more of a greeting than a question. It is a polite way of acknowledging someone’s presence.

It is a courtesy to ask people about their well-being. “How are you doing?” and “How are you” are some of the most common ways of doing that. This greeting is also used quite often, as a way to begin a conversation with someone. Depending on your relation with him/her, the same question is asked in an informal or a formal way. For example, we may use “What’s up?” as an informal version of “How are you?”.

When traveling to different countries or meeting people from different cultures, you may need to use their language of communication. In such cases, knowing the most commonly used phrases or greetings is of help.

This Penlighten article tells you how to say “How are you?” is different languages. You could use these greetings on meeting people from other countries. Or you could use these with friends, just as a different way to greet them.

Saying How are you in Different Languages