Come stai?
How are you?
Language note: Stai is informal—use it with friends or people you know well.
Culture note: Expect a genuine interest in your well-being when asked this in Italy.
Context: Your friend smiles and asks how you're doing today.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Come
[koh-meh]
How
Used to inquire about someone's state or condition.
Come stai oggi?
How are you today?
stai
[stah-ee]
are you
Refers to the current state of being of a person.
Come stai oggi?
How are you today?
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