Telugu · Greetings & Phrases
ఎలా ఉన్నారు
ela unnaru
How are you?
Beginnerphrase
Definition
The polite way to ask how someone is.
Example
ఎలా ఉన్నారు? — బాగున్నాను.
How are you? — I am fine.
Etymology
'ఎలా ఉన్నారు' (ela unnaru) literally translates to 'how are you' in Telugu and combines the words 'ఎలా' (ela) meaning 'how' and 'ఉన్నారు' (unnaru) meaning 'are' in a polite form. This phrase has been a traditional way to inquire about someone's well-being.
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal situations and is prevalent in daily conversations. Regional variations may include pronunciation differences among Telugu speakers.