How to say “How are you?” in Kikuyu
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Kikuyu. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Ũhoro waku?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Kikuyu
Wĩ mwega, Ũhoro waku?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Kikuyu?
"How are you?" in Kikuyu is "Ũhoro waku?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Ũhoro waku?" written in Kikuyu?
"Ũhoro waku?" is the standard written form in Kikuyu, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Ũhoro waku?" in Kikuyu?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Ũhoro waku?" 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 "Ũhoro waku?" mean in English?
"Ũhoro waku?" is the Kikuyu 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 Kikuyu?
Many languages — including Kikuyu — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Ũhoro waku?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Kikuyu spoken?
Kikuyu is spoken by an estimated 8 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.