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how long are you here vs how long you are here

The correct phrase is "how long are you here?". The verb "are" is necessary in this question to form a complete sentence in English. The second phrase is missing the verb and is not a grammatically correct question.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 2123 views

how long are you here

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to inquire about the duration of someone's presence in a particular place.

Examples:

  • How long are you here for?
  • How long are you here visiting?
  • How long are you here on vacation?
  • How long are you here in town?
  • How long are you here this time?
  • So, how long are you here for?
  • So how long are you here for?
  • How long are you here when you get back?
  • How long are you here for, Anne?
  • How long are you here for, Liz?

how long you are here

This phrase is not correct in English as it is missing the necessary verb.

  • So how long you are here, that's entirely up to you.
  • So how long are you here for?
  • How long you and Yara are out here?
  • How long are you staying here again?
  • - How long are you out here, anyway?
  • So how long are you stuck here?
  • How long are you here when you get back?
  • How long are you keeping me here?
  • How long... are you already in here?
  • How long are you out here then?
  • So, how long are you here for?
  • How long are you here for, Anne?
  • How long are you two here?
  • How long are you here for, Liz?
  • So however long she can go without any more of her medicine, that's how long you've got.
  • See how long you can grip it.
  • That's how long you have to put your hand together.
  • I wonder how long you'll last with that powerless title.
  • Then I guess we'll see how long you can hold out.
  • - How long you worked together?

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