Come stai?
How are you?
Language note: Use 'stai' for informal settings and 'sta' for formal.
Culture note: Italians generally appreciate being asked how they are as it's part of their warm culture.
Context: You've just greeted each other. Now, your in-law asks how you have been lately.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Come
[KOH-meh]
How
A question word used to ask about the manner or condition of someone or something.
Come va il tuo lavoro?
How is your work going?
stai
[STAI]
are you
A second person singular form of 'to be', used in questions about one's well-being.
Ciao, come stai oggi?
Hi, how are you today?
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