How to say “How are you?” in Bengali
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Bengali. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
আপনি কেমন আছেন?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Bengali
হ্যালো, আপনি কেমন আছেন?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Bengali?
"How are you?" in Bengali is "আপনি কেমন আছেন?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "আপনি কেমন আছেন?" written in Bengali?
"আপনি কেমন আছেন?" is the standard written form in Bengali, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "আপনি কেমন আছেন?" in Bengali?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "আপনি কেমন আছেন?" 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 "আপনি কেমন আছেন?" mean in English?
"আপনি কেমন আছেন?" is the Bengali 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 Bengali?
Many languages — including Bengali — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "আপনি কেমন আছেন?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Bengali spoken?
Bengali is spoken by an estimated 265 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Bengali dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Bengali dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "আপনি কেমন আছেন?" or any other Bengali text.