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How to Say "How are you?" in Burmese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
နေကြတယ်လား
"How are you?" in Burmese · say it like nay-jah-tel-lah

The most natural way to say "How are you?" in Burmese is နေကြတယ်လား. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

နေသေးလား
A more casual way to ask among friends.
ဘယ်လိုလဲ
A very informal way, often used in conversation.

When to use it

Use this phrase when greeting someone to inquire about their well-being. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You can use it with friends, family, or colleagues.

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Examples in Burmese

BurmeseEnglish
မင်္ဂလာပါ။ နေကြတယ်လား။Hello. How are you?
သူငယ်ချင်း၊ နေကြတယ်လား။Hey friend, how are you?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct tone, which can change the meaning.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear နေကြတယ်လား, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Burmese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this phrase with strangers?

Yes, it is polite and appropriate to use with strangers.

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