Pattern Family 2 — Asking How Someone Is¶
Hindi Pattern¶
- कैसे हो?
- कैसी हो?
- कैसे हैं?
- क्या हाल है?
- क्या हाल-चाल है?
Natural English Expressions¶
| Expression | Register | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| How are you? | Neutral | Universal greeting. |
| How's it going? | Casual | Very common. |
| How've you been? | Casual | After a long gap. |
| How are things? | Neutral | Broader than personal well-being. |
| What's up? | Casual | Informal greeting. |
Nuance¶
These expressions are usually greetings, not genuine requests for detailed updates. A short answer is expected.
Examples¶
👥 Friends¶
Hindi: अरे! कैसे हो?
Natural English: Hey! How's it going?
💼 Office¶
Hindi: गुड मॉर्निंग! कैसे हैं?
Natural English: Good morning! How are you?
📱 Phone¶
Hindi: हेलो! बहुत दिनों बाद। कैसे हो?
Natural English: Hi! How've you been?
🏠 Home¶
Hindi: सब कैसा चल रहा है?
Natural English: How are things?
☕ Café¶
Hindi: क्या हाल है?
Natural English: What's up?
Common Mistakes¶
❌ Mistake¶
What is your condition?
✅ Natural English¶
How are you?
Why?¶
"Condition" refers to health or a situation, not a normal greeting.
Similar English Expressions¶
| Expression | Difference |
|---|---|
| Everything okay? | Checks if something is wrong. |
| You okay? | More personal. |
| What's new? | Asks for recent updates. |
Memory Tip¶
Treat "How are you?" as a greeting, not an interview.
Mini Practice¶
Hindi → English¶
कैसे हो? बहुत दिनों बाद मिले।
English → Hindi¶
How's it going?
Quick Recap¶
Most common: How are you?
Most casual: What's up?
Avoid: What is your condition?
Remember: Keep your reply short.