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How to reply to “What's up?” in English
A casual opening may invite a quick update rather than a literal explanation of what is above you.
Yeh casual greeting hai. Chhota update dein ya saamne waale se bhi poochhein.
Choose a reply that fits
Reply 1
Not much. And you?
कुछ खास नहीं। और आप?
kuchh khaas nahi. aur aap?
Keep it casual and return the question.
Reply 2
I'm heading to work.
मैं काम पर जा रहा / रही हूँ।
main kaam par ja raha / rahi hoon.
Mention what you are doing next.
Reply 3
I've been busy with classes.
इन दिनों कक्षाओं में व्यस्त रहा / रही हूँ।
in dinon kakshaon mein vyast raha / rahi hoon.
Share a short update about your recent activities.
Reply 4
I have some good news.
मेरे पास एक अच्छी खबर है।
mere paas ek achchhi khabar hai.
Use when you have news you want to share.
What to watch for
Listen to the whole message before choosing a reply. Keep it casual and return the question. Share a short update about your recent activities.
See it in a short conversation
A casual encounter
Partner
What's up?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या चल रहा है?
kya chal raha hai?
You
Not much. And you?
Show Hindi meaning
कुछ खास नहीं। और आप?
kuchh khaas nahi. aur aap?
Catching up with a friend
Partner
What have you been up to?
Show Hindi meaning
इन दिनों आप क्या कर रहे हैं?
in dinon aap kya kar rahe hain?
You
I'm heading to work.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं काम पर जा रहा / रही हूँ।
main kaam par ja raha / rahi hoon.
Your turn
Give a short update about being busy with classes.
Reveal sample reply
I've been busy with classes.
इन दिनों कक्षाओं में व्यस्त रहा / रही हूँ।
in dinon kakshaon mein vyast raha / rahi hoon.
