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