Language Learning
How To Say ‘How Are You?’
In Asean Languages
A
simple greeting is a polite
way to recognize someone’s
presence and/or to welcome
what could be more than
just a fleeting encounter or conversation.
In fact, greetings are one of the vital
foundations of almost all the languages
in the world but nevertheless, the easiest
ones we could pick up when introduced to
a new language.
Learning to say a simple hello or “How are
you?” in different languages comes in handy
whether you like to learn more than just a few
ways to greet someone or you are a traveler
who meets people of different tongues. And
if ever you find yourself in one of the 10
Southeast Asian countries, here is how you say
“How are you?” in their respective languages.
Brunei
Apa kabar? (aa-pa kh-barr)
Cambodia
Sok-sa bai jee-a tay?
Indonesia
Apa kabar?
Lao Pdr
Sa-bai-dee baw?
Malaysia
Apa kabar?
Myanmar
Ne-kaùn-là?
Philippines
Kumusta ka?
Singapore
Eppati Irukeenga? (Tamil) / Ni hao ma? (Mandarin)
Thailand
Sà-baai dee măi’?
Vietnam
Anh khỏe không? (to a male) / Chị khỏe không?
(to a female)