Category: Greetings & PhrasesPart of speech: phraseDifficulty: Common
Hvordan har du det?
/Hvordan har du det?/Roman
English meaning: How are you?
Definition
A common question asking about someone's wellbeing.
Example
“Hvordan har du det? — Jeg har det godt, tak.”
In English: “How are you? — I am fine, thanks.”
Another example: “Hej Anna, hvordan har du det?”
Usage — When, Where & How
The standard friendly question 'how are you?', used informally with the familiar 'du'. With strangers or in formal settings Danes may rephrase, and the question is taken more literally than in English small talk.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Hvordan har du det?' translates to 'How are you?'. This phrase combines 'hvordan' (how), 'har' (have), and 'du' (you), reflecting a simple inquiry about someone's well-being.
Common Collocations
- Hvordan har du det i dag?
- Hvordan går det?
- Hvordan har I det?
- Hvordan har du haft det?
- Jamen hvordan har du det så?
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