English · Greetings & essentials
Aap kaise hain? in English: How are you? (आप कैसे हैं?)
How are you?
Hindi (Devanagari)
आप कैसे हैं?
Hindi (English letters)
aap kaise hain?
आप कैसे हैं? (aap kaise hain?) can be expressed as “How are you?” in English. In an ordinary greeting, answer briefly and return the question if you want to continue: “I'm well, thank you. How are you?”
“aap kaise hain?” kehna ho, to English mein “How are you?” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Meeting a colleague
Hello! How are you, how is work going?
नमस्ते! आप कैसे हैं, काम कैसा चल रहा है?
namaste! aap kaise hain, kaam kaisa chal raha hai?
How to pronounce “How are you?”
Say it in English
how ahr yoo
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
How are you?: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| How are you? | आप कैसे हैं? aap kaise hain? In an ordinary greeting, answer briefly and return the question if you want to continue: “I'm well, thank you. How are you?” | In an ordinary greeting, answer briefly and return the question if you want to continue: “I'm well, thank you. How are you?” |
| Hello! How are you, how is work going? | नमस्ते! आप कैसे हैं, काम कैसा चल रहा है? namaste! aap kaise hain, kaam kaisa chal raha hai? Meeting a colleague | Meeting a colleague |
| Hello auntie, how are you? | नमस्ते आंटी जी, आप कैसी हैं? namaste aunty ji, aap kaisi hain? Greeting an aunt | Greeting an aunt |
Use “How are you?” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
How to use “How are you?” in English sentences
1. Meeting a colleague
Hello! How are you, how is work going?
नमस्ते! आप कैसे हैं, काम कैसा चल रहा है?
namaste! aap kaise hain, kaam kaisa chal raha hai?
2. Greeting an aunt
Hello auntie, how are you?
नमस्ते आंटी जी, आप कैसी हैं?
namaste aunty ji, aap kaisi hain?
3. Phone call opening
Hello, how are you? I'm fine.
हैलो, आप कैसे हैं? मैं ठीक हूँ।
hailo, aap kaise hain? main theek hoon.
Common mistakes with “How are you?”
Instead of
Hello! How are you, how are work going?
Say this
Hello! How are you, how is work going?
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Hello! How is you, how is work going?
Say this
Hello! How are you, how is work going?
Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Bumping into a neighbor in the elevator
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Oh, hello! How are you?
Show Hindi meaning
अरे, नमस्ते! आप कैसे हैं?
are, namaste! aap kaise hain?
You
I'm fine, how are you?
Show Hindi meaning
मैं ठीक हूँ, आप कैसे हैं?
main theek hoon, aap kaise hain?
Partner
We're fine too, how are the kids?
Show Hindi meaning
हम भी ठीक हैं, बच्चे कैसे हैं?
ham bhi theek hain, bachche kaise hain?
You
All fine, nice of you to ask how I am.
Show Hindi meaning
सब ठीक हैं, आप कैसे हैं पूछकर अच्छा लगा।
sab theek hain, aap kaise hain poochhkar achha laga.
Your turn: use “How are you?”
Say this in English: नमस्ते आंटी जी, आप कैसी हैं? (namaste aunty ji, aap kaisi hain?)
Reveal sample answer
Hello auntie, how are you?
नमस्ते आंटी जी, आप कैसी हैं?
namaste aunty ji, aap kaisi hain?
Compare your word order with “Hello auntie, how are you?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “How are you?” in English
Aap kaise hain? ko English mein kya kehte hain?
आप कैसे हैं? (aap kaise hain?) can be expressed as “How are you?” in English. In an ordinary greeting, answer briefly and return the question if you want to continue: “I'm well, thank you. How are you?”
What does “How are you?” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “How are you?” means आप कैसे हैं? (aap kaise hain?). The sentence “Hello! How are you, how is work going?” shows it in context.
How do I use “How are you?” in a sentence?
Hello auntie, how are you? Hindi meaning: नमस्ते आंटी जी, आप कैसी हैं? (namaste aunty ji, aap kaisi hain?). Use “How are you?” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “How are you?”?
In an ordinary greeting, answer briefly and return the question if you want to continue: “I'm well, thank you. How are you?”
