Dutch · Greetings & Phrases
Hoe gaat het?
How are you?
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A common way to ask about someone"s wellbeing.
Example
Hoe gaat het met jou?
How are you doing?
Etymology
'Hoe gaat het?' literally translates to 'How goes it?' and has roots in older Dutch vernacular. It has evolved as a standard greeting to inquire about someone's well-being.
How & Where It’s Used
It is informal and used in conversational Dutch across various regions, both in spoken exchanges and casual written communication.