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