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How to say “How are you?” in Persian

حال شما چطوره؟

hâl-e shomâ chetore?

Literally: How is your state?formal

Polite spoken form (written: حال شما چطور است؟). Greetings in Iran involve several rounds of asking after health and family. Reply: خوبم، ممنون (khubam, mamnun).

Other ways to say it

PersianPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
چطوری؟chetori?How are you?Informal, to friends
خوبی؟khubi?You good?Very casual
خوب هستید؟khub hastid?Are you well?Polite alternative

In a sentence

سلام آقای رضایی، حال شما چطوره؟

salâm âghâ-ye rezâyi, hâl-e shomâ chetore?

Hello Mr. Rezaei, how are you?

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