How to say “How are you?” in Sanskrit
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Sanskrit. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
कथमस्ति भवान्?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Sanskrit
नमस्ते, कथमस्ति भवान्?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Sanskrit?
"How are you?" in Sanskrit is "कथमस्ति भवान्?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "कथमस्ति भवान्?" written in Sanskrit?
Sanskrit uses the Devanagari script, an abugida. "कथमस्ति भवान्?" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "कथमस्ति भवान्?" in Sanskrit?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "कथमस्ति भवान्?" 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 "कथमस्ति भवान्?" mean in English?
"कथमस्ति भवान्?" is the Sanskrit 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 Sanskrit?
Many languages — including Sanskrit — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "कथमस्ति भवान्?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Sanskrit spoken?
Sanskrit is spoken by an estimated 25,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Sanskrit dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Sanskrit dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "कथमस्ति भवान्?" or any other Sanskrit text.