How to say “How are you?” in Arabic
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Arabic. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
كيف حالك؟
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Arabic
مرحبا, كيف حالك؟
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Arabic?
"How are you?" in Arabic is "كيف حالك؟". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "كيف حالك؟" written in Arabic?
Arabic uses the Arabic alphabet, an abjad. "كيف حالك؟" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "كيف حالك؟" in Arabic?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "كيف حالك؟" 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 "كيف حالك؟" mean in English?
"كيف حالك؟" is the Arabic 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 Arabic?
Many languages — including Arabic — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "كيف حالك؟" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Arabic spoken?
Arabic is spoken by an estimated 274 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Arabic dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Arabic dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "كيف حالك؟" or any other Arabic text.