How to say “How are you?” in Kazakh
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Kazakh. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Қалыңыз қалай?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Kazakh
Сәлем, Қалыңыз қалай?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Kazakh?
"How are you?" in Kazakh is "Қалыңыз қалай?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Қалыңыз қалай?" written in Kazakh?
Kazakh uses the Cyrillic alphabet, an alphabet. "Қалыңыз қалай?" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Қалыңыз қалай?" in Kazakh?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Қалыңыз қалай?" 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 "Қалыңыз қалай?" mean in English?
"Қалыңыз қалай?" is the Kazakh 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 Kazakh?
Many languages — including Kazakh — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Қалыңыз қалай?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Kazakh spoken?
Kazakh is spoken by an estimated 12 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Kazakh dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Kazakh dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Қалыңыз қалай?" or any other Kazakh text.