Wie geht es dir?
How are you?
Language note: Use ‘dir’ for informal conversations, otherwise use ‘Ihnen’.
Culture note: This is a common polite phrase used in most social interactions.
Context: Your in-laws ask how you have been since you last saw them.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Wie
[vee]
How
Used to ask about well-being or condition.
Wie geht es dir nach der Operation?
How are you after the operation?
geht
[geht]
goes
Used inquiring about condition.
Wie geht dein Tag bisher?
How is your day going so far?
es
[es]
it
Refers to the subject of inquiry.
Wie geht es dir heute?
How are you today?
dir
[deer]
you
Second person singular, informal.
Wie geht es dir mit dem neuen Job?
How are you finding the new job?
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