How to say “How are you?” in Esperanto
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Esperanto. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Kiel vi fartas?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Esperanto
Saluton, Kiel vi fartas?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Esperanto?
"How are you?" in Esperanto is "Kiel vi fartas?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Kiel vi fartas?" written in Esperanto?
"Kiel vi fartas?" is the standard written form in Esperanto, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Kiel vi fartas?" in Esperanto?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Kiel vi fartas?" 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 "Kiel vi fartas?" mean in English?
"Kiel vi fartas?" is the Esperanto 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 Esperanto?
Many languages — including Esperanto — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Kiel vi fartas?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Esperanto spoken?
Esperanto is spoken by an estimated 2 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Esperanto dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Esperanto dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Kiel vi fartas?" or any other Esperanto text.