How to say “How are you?” in Dutch
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Dutch. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Hoe gaat het?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Dutch
Hallo, Hoe gaat het?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Dutch?
"How are you?" in Dutch is "Hoe gaat het?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Hoe gaat het?" written in Dutch?
"Hoe gaat het?" is the standard written form in Dutch, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Hoe gaat het?" in Dutch?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Hoe gaat het?" 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 gaat het?" mean in English?
"Hoe gaat het?" is the Dutch 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 Dutch?
Many languages — including Dutch — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Hoe gaat het?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Dutch spoken?
Dutch is spoken by an estimated 25 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Dutch dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Dutch dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Hoe gaat het?" or any other Dutch text.