It seems like a simple inquiry, but "How are you?" functions totally differently depending on where you land. In American or British English, it is often just a casual substitute for "hello." But ask a native German or Scandinavian how they are doing, and they might give you an honest, detailed update on their week!
Whether you need a polite greeting for a shopkeeper or trendy street slang for people your own age, check out our international list below to learn casual ways to ask "How are you doing?" across world languages.
How are you? worldwide
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Egypt
ازيك عامل ابه؟
[aessayak ameil iyh?]
كيف حالك؟
[kayfa halok?]
