How to say “How are you?” in Afrikaans
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Afrikaans. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Hoe gaan dit?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Afrikaans
Hallo, Hoe gaan dit?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Afrikaans?
"How are you?" in Afrikaans is "Hoe gaan dit?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Hoe gaan dit?" written in Afrikaans?
"Hoe gaan dit?" is the standard written form in Afrikaans, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Hoe gaan dit?" in Afrikaans?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Hoe gaan dit?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Hoe gaan dit?" mean in English?
"Hoe gaan dit?" is the Afrikaans way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Afrikaans?
Many languages — including Afrikaans — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Hoe gaan dit?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Afrikaans spoken?
Afrikaans is spoken by an estimated 7 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Afrikaans dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Afrikaans dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Hoe gaan dit?" or any other Afrikaans text.