Swedish · Greetings & Phrases
Hur mår du?
How are you?
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A common question asking about someone's wellbeing.
Example
Hur mår du? — Jag mår bra, tack.
How are you? — I am fine, thanks.
Etymology
'Hur mår du?' translates to 'How are you?' where 'hur' means how, 'mår' means fare, and 'du' means you. The phrase has roots in Scandinavian greetings.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hur mår du?' is primarily used in informal spoken settings as a polite inquiry into someone's well-being, widely understood in various regions of Sweden.