How to say “How are you?” in German
The most common way to say “how are you?” in German. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Wie geht es dir?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
German
Hallo, Wie geht es dir?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in German?
"How are you?" in German is "Wie geht es dir?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Wie geht es dir?" written in German?
"Wie geht es dir?" is the standard written form in German, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Wie geht es dir?" in German?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Wie geht es dir?" 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 "Wie geht es dir?" mean in English?
"Wie geht es dir?" is the German 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 German?
Many languages — including German — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Wie geht es dir?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is German spoken?
German is spoken by an estimated 132 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free German dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free German dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Wie geht es dir?" or any other German text.