Which is correct:
"how am i" or "how is i"?

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how am i

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to inquire about someone's well-being or state of mind. It is the correct form of the question when referring to oneself.

Examples:

  • How am I doing today?
  • How am I feeling?
  • How am I supposed to know?
  • How am I going to manage this?
  • How am I going to get there?

how is i

This phrase is incorrect and not used in English.

The correct phrase is "how am I". The verb "am" should be used with the pronoun "I" in this context. "How is I" is incorrect and not used in English.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

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