How to say “How are you?” in Danish
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Danish. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Hvordan har du det?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Danish
Hej, Hvordan har du det?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Danish?
"How are you?" in Danish is "Hvordan har du det?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Hvordan har du det?" written in Danish?
"Hvordan har du det?" is the standard written form in Danish, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Hvordan har du det?" in Danish?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Hvordan har du det?" 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 "Hvordan har du det?" mean in English?
"Hvordan har du det?" is the Danish 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 Danish?
Many languages — including Danish — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Hvordan har du det?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Danish spoken?
Danish is spoken by an estimated 6 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Danish dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Danish dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Hvordan har du det?" or any other Danish text.