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How to reply to “How are you?” in English
You can answer briefly or share a little more. Returning the question keeps a casual check-in balanced.
Apna haal chhote sentence mein batayein. Baat aage badhaani ho to saamne waale ka haal bhi poochhein.
Choose a reply that fits
Reply 1
Fine, thanks. And you?
ठीक हूँ, धन्यवाद। और आप?
theek hoon, dhanyavaad. aur aap?
A brief positive answer that returns the question.
Reply 2
A little tired, but okay.
थोड़ी थकान है, लेकिन ठीक हूँ।
thodi thakaan hai, lekin theek hoon.
An honest short update without a long explanation.
Reply 3
Very well, thanks.
बहुत बढ़िया, धन्यवाद।
bahut badhiya, dhanyavaad.
A positive answer suitable for a routine check-in.
Reply 4
I've had a difficult day.
आज का दिन मुश्किल रहा।
aaj ka din mushkil raha.
Share a difficulty only if you want to discuss it.
What to watch for
Listen to the whole message before choosing a reply. A brief positive answer that returns the question. A positive answer suitable for a routine check-in.
See it in a short conversation
A routine check-in
Partner
How are you?
Show Hindi meaning
आप कैसे हैं?
aap kaise hain?
You
Fine, thanks. And you?
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक हूँ, धन्यवाद। और आप?
theek hoon, dhanyavaad. aur aap?
A friend asking how you have been
Partner
How have you been?
Show Hindi meaning
इन दिनों आप कैसे हैं?
in dinon aap kaise hain?
You
A little tired, but okay.
Show Hindi meaning
थोड़ी थकान है, लेकिन ठीक हूँ।
thodi thakaan hai, lekin theek hoon.
Your turn
Give a short positive answer to a routine check-in.
Reveal sample reply
Very well, thanks.
बहुत बढ़िया, धन्यवाद।
bahut badhiya, dhanyavaad.
