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How to Say "How are you?" in Telugu

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
నువ్వు ఎలా ఉన్నావు?
"How are you?" in Telugu · say it like noo-vvu eh-lah un-nah-vu

The most natural way to say "How are you?" in Telugu is నువ్వు ఎలా ఉన్నావు?. 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

మీరు ఎలా ఉన్నారు?
Use this when speaking formally or to elders.
నీవు ఎలా ఉన్నావు?
This is a more poetic or literary form.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when greeting friends or peers. It is a casual way to ask about someone's well-being. It is common in both spoken and written Telugu.

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Examples in Telugu

TeluguEnglish
నువ్వు ఎలా ఉన్నావు? చాలా కాలం తర్వాత కలుసుకుంటున్నాం.How are you? It's been a long time since we met.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the formal and informal versions, so it's important to use the correct form based on the context.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'నువ్వు' and 'మీరు'?

'నువ్వు' is informal, while 'మీరు' is formal or respectful.

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