The phrase "How are you?" in Hindi is commonly said as:
- आप कैसे हो? (Aap kaise ho?) — informal or friendly way for males
- आप कैसी हो? (Aap kaisi ho?) — informal or friendly way for females
- आप कैसे हैं? (Aap kaise hain?) — formal way to ask someone (male)
- आप कैसी हैं? (Aap kaisi hain?) — formal way to ask someone (female)
Additionally, in more casual situations:
- तुम कैसे हो? (Tum kaise ho?) — friendly, informal
- तू कैसा है? (Tu kaisa hai?) — very informal, intimate for males
- तू कैसी है? (Tu kaisi hai?) — very informal, intimate for females
The phrase literally translates to "You how are?" reflecting the different verb forms depending on respect, formality, and gender in Hindi.
