Hallo, wie geht es Ihnen?
Hello, how are you?
Language note: Combines a formal greeting with polite inquiry.
Culture note: Use this when meeting the in-laws to show respect and interest.
Context: You are meeting your in-laws at their house again for dinner. As they open the door, you greet them.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Hallo
[Hah-loh]
Hello
A greeting or expression of hello.
Hallo, wie geht es Ihnen diese Woche?
Hello, how are you this week?
wie
[vee]
how
Used to inquire about someone's condition.
Wie läuft es bei dir?
How is it going?
geht
[geyt]
goes
Describes how someone is feeling or doing.
Wie geht es deiner Familie?
How is your family doing?
es
[ehs]
it
Refers to the general state or condition.
Es geht vorwärts.
It is moving forward.
Ihnen
[EE-nuhn]
you
Addressing a formal audience or person.
Ihnen wünsche ich einen schönen Tag.
I wish you a nice day.
Phrase Parts
Hallo
Wie geht es Ihnen?
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