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How do I say how are you in Africaans?

There are a few ways to say "how are you" in Afrikaans, depending on the context and formality:

Formal:

* Hoe gaan dit? (pronounced "hoo gahn dit?") - This is the most common and formal way to ask.

* Hoe is dit met jou? (pronounced "hoo is dit met yow?") - This is also a formal way to ask, but it is slightly more direct.

Informal:

* Hoe gaan dit met jou? (pronounced "hoo gahn dit met yow?") - This is a more informal way to ask, but still polite.

* Wat is nuus? (pronounced "vat is noos?") - This literally means "what is the news?" and is a very informal way to ask how someone is doing.

* Alles reg? (pronounced "alles reh?") - This means "everything alright?" and is a very informal way to ask how someone is doing.

You can also add a greeting before asking, like:

* Goeie môre, hoe gaan dit? (pronounced "goo-ee more, hoo gahn dit?") - Good morning, how are you?

* Goeie middag, hoe gaan dit? (pronounced "goo-ee middag, hoo gahn dit?") - Good afternoon, how are you?

* Goeie aand, hoe gaan dit? (pronounced "goo-ee ahn, hoo gahn dit?") - Good evening, how are you?

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