How to say “How are you?” in Swedish
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Swedish. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Hur mår du?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Swedish
Hej, Hur mår du?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Swedish?
"How are you?" in Swedish is "Hur mår du?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Hur mår du?" written in Swedish?
"Hur mår du?" is the standard written form in Swedish, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Hur mår du?" in Swedish?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Hur mår du?" 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 "Hur mår du?" mean in English?
"Hur mår du?" is the Swedish 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 Swedish?
Many languages — including Swedish — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Hur mår du?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Swedish spoken?
Swedish is spoken by an estimated 10 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Swedish dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Swedish dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Hur mår du?" or any other Swedish text.