How to say “How are you?” in Yiddish
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Yiddish. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
ווי גייט עס?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Yiddish
העלא, ווי גייט עס?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Yiddish?
"How are you?" in Yiddish is "ווי גייט עס?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "ווי גייט עס?" written in Yiddish?
Yiddish uses the Hebrew alphabet, an abjad. "ווי גייט עס?" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "ווי גייט עס?" in Yiddish?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "ווי גייט עס?" 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 "ווי גייט עס?" mean in English?
"ווי גייט עס?" is the Yiddish 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 Yiddish?
Many languages — including Yiddish — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "ווי גייט עס?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Yiddish spoken?
Yiddish is spoken by an estimated 2 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Yiddish dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Yiddish dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "ווי גייט עס?" or any other Yiddish text.