How to say “How are you?” in Frisian
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Frisian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Hoe giet it mei dy?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Frisian
Hallo, Hoe giet it mei dy?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Frisian?
"How are you?" in Frisian is "Hoe giet it mei dy?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Hoe giet it mei dy?" written in Frisian?
"Hoe giet it mei dy?" is the standard written form in Frisian, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Hoe giet it mei dy?" in Frisian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Hoe giet it mei dy?" 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 giet it mei dy?" mean in English?
"Hoe giet it mei dy?" is the Frisian 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 Frisian?
Many languages — including Frisian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Hoe giet it mei dy?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Frisian spoken?
Frisian is spoken by an estimated 500,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Frisian dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Frisian dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Hoe giet it mei dy?" or any other Frisian text.