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how are you vs how you are

The correct phrase is 'how are you'. 'How are you' is a common greeting used to inquire about someone's well-being. 'How you are' is not a standard English phrase and is grammatically incorrect.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

how are you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English as a greeting to inquire about someone's well-being.

This phrase is used as a standard greeting to ask about someone's current state or feelings.

Examples:

  • How are you feeling today?
  • How are you doing?
  • How are you coping with the situation?
  • How are you, my friend?
  • How are you holding up?

Alternatives:

  • How are you doing?
  • How are you feeling?
  • How are things?
  • How's it going?
  • How have you been?

how you are

This phrase is not correct in English. The correct form is 'how are you'.

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