How to say “How are you?” in Nigerian Pidgin
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Nigerian Pidgin. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
How you dey?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Nigerian Pidgin
How far, How you dey?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Nigerian Pidgin?
"How are you?" in Nigerian Pidgin is "How you dey?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "How you dey?" written in Nigerian Pidgin?
"How you dey?" is the standard written form in Nigerian Pidgin, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "How you dey?" in Nigerian Pidgin?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "How you dey?" 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 "How you dey?" mean in English?
"How you dey?" is the Nigerian Pidgin 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 Nigerian Pidgin?
Many languages — including Nigerian Pidgin — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "How you dey?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Nigerian Pidgin spoken?
Nigerian Pidgin is spoken by an estimated 75 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Nigerian Pidgin dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Nigerian Pidgin dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "How you dey?" or any other Nigerian Pidgin text.