E tu come stai?
How are you? (response to someone)
Language note: Directs the same inquiry back to the other person.
Culture note: In conversation, showing reciprocal interest is valued.
Context: Your in-laws ask you how you are.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
E
[eh]
And
Used to link questions or statements.
Dico 'E tu come stai?' dopo che mi hanno chiesto come sto.
I say 'And how are you?' after they ask me how I am.
tu
[too]
you
Refers to the second person.
Domando 'E tu?' per ricambiare la domanda.
I ask 'And you?' to return the question.
come
[koh-meh]
how
Inquires about state or wellbeing.
Quando si vede qualcuno, dire 'come stai?' è cortese.
When seeing someone, saying 'how are you?' is polite.
stai
[stahy]
are (you)
Expresses a query about someone's condition.
Chiedo 'come stai?' per sapere come vanno.
I ask 'how are you?' to know how they are doing.
Phrase Parts
E tu
Come stai?
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