Saying hello
Tap any phrase to hear it. Switch between Sana and Bilal at the top.
How are you? (to a girl or a boy)
In Urdu, "how are you?" changes a little depending on who you ask. kaise is for a boy or man, and kaisii is for a girl or woman. Use aap for anyone older or anyone you want to be polite to, and tum for friends.
Saying you are fine
Most people answer with "thank God, I am fine" or "thank you, I am fine".
Nice to meet you, welcome and goodbye
ḳhudaa haafiz is the everyday way to say goodbye. It means "may God protect you".
Quick quiz
Listen and pick the meaning. Three questions.
Questions people ask
How do you say hello in Urdu?
Say "assalaam-o-alaikum" (peace be upon you). The reply is "wa alaikum assalaam". With friends, a quick "salaam" is fine.
How do you say "how are you" in Urdu to a girl?
Say "aap kaisii hain?" to be polite, or "tum kaisii ho?" to a friend. To a boy, say "aap kaise hain?" or "tum kaise ho?".
How do you say goodbye in Urdu?
Say "ḳhudaa haafiz". You can also say "phir milenge" (see you again).
