How to say “hi, how are you” in English is one of the first questions you have when you don’t know the language yet and need to communicate with someone. We know that starting a conversation is often not easy… imagine doing it in another language?

But don't worry, continuing our series of greetings, or greetings In English, we have separated ways to say “hi, how are you”, to use in formal and informal situations. You will learn it quickly and will be able to use it in various situations. Let's learn?

How to say “hi, how are you?” in English in informal conversations

There's nothing better than exchanging ideas with friends, regardless of the occasion, right? In these situations, it's always nice and polite to ask if everyone is okay. There are more informal and relaxed ways that you can learn to use in your daily life. Let's take a look at them.

1. Hi, how's it going?

“Hello, how are you?” is a great way to start a conversation, don’t you think? By using this expression you are informally asking how the other person in the conversation is doing.

Pronunciation: rrái, ráu itss gôu-ing?

2. Hi! or Hey!

The simplest way to greet in English, after all it is equivalent to our “hi”. This is how a good conversation can begin. The expression “hey” is more recommended for people with whom we are already intimate, whereas “hi” can be used for anyone.

Pronunciation: haha ...

3. Hi, everyone, how is it going?

The translation of the sentence “Hi, everyone, how is it going?” is “Hello everyone, how are you?”. The word “everyone” already gives us clues that there is more than one person in the place and we can address all of them at the same time, so this expression is perfect to use when we arrive at a bar with our closest friends or when meeting up with family members.

Pronunciation: rrái é-vRi-uãN, rráu is it gôu-ing?

4. What's new?

The expression “What's new?” is a way of asking what’s new in a friend’s life since you last met. It’s a great phrase to ask about what’s new during a conversation and see if everything is okay.

Pronunciation: what's up?

5. What's up?

Another way to say “hi, how are you?” in English to be used between close friends or family, that is, people who are closer. Its literal translation is the same as “what’s up?” or “what’s up?”.

Pronunciation: what's up?

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6. Hello, there! Hi, there!

This is the way to say “Hi, how are you” in English that we can use when we want to say “What's up?”.

Pronunciation: rre-lôu, dhéR! Rrái, dhéR!

7. How are you feeling today?

It is an expression used to find out if someone is well, or if they have been sad, sick or have some problem. When you use it, you are asking “How are you feeling today?”

Pronunciation: rráu ár iú fíi-ling to-dei?

8. How is your day?

You can use this phrase to ask how someone's day is going, on any occasion.

Pronunciation: where is the nearest?

9. How's everything?

Another way to ask if everything is okay in English. This term means “how is everything?” or “how are things?” and is used in situations when you are already close to someone and know that they are going through a different moment in their life, such as a change or a difficult time.

Pronunciation: rráus is-vRi-thing?

10. How you doin'?

If you're a fan of TV series, you've definitely heard this greeting! Nothing like Joey's “How you doin'?” to start a conversation with good humor and spontaneity.

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How to say “hi, how are you?” in English in a formal way

Once you know the most commonly used informal expressions, it’s time to learn how to say “hi, how are you?” in English, in more formal situations. The phrases don’t change much, but it’s worth knowing when to use them so you don’t make mistakes and seem rude in another language.

12. Hello.

We’ve already said that it can be used in informal situations too, right? However, in more formal environments and when speaking to clients or in work meetings, give preference to “hello”, instead of using “hi”.

Pronunciation: rré-lou

13. How are you today?

Using this expression means asking “how are you today?” in English. It is often used to greet someone in a more polite way or in situations that require a little more formality.

Pronunciation: what are you doing?

These are some ways to say “hi, how are you?” in English that you can practice and use in your daily life, when talking to friends, family or even in more formal situations, such as at work or school. Everything will vary depending on the context of the conversation. Don’t worry, because at first it may not come out perfect, but over time it will become more natural.

So, did you enjoy discovering these new expressions? Take the opportunity to study a little more and learn how to say “good night” in English too, we made a post teaching several ways. Check it out!

Enjoy! See you later!