Come stai?
How are you?
This is a common phrase used in Italian to inquire about a person's well-being. It can be used in casual or formal conversations. The word 'Come' translates to 'How', while 'stai' translates to 'are you'. It's typically used to begin a conversation, similar to the English phrase 'How are you?'.
Example sentences using: Come stai?
Come stai? Spero tu stia bene.
How are you? I hope you are well.
This is a common greeting which first asks about the respondent's well-being and then expresses a hope for their positive health.
Dopo una lunga giornata di lavoro, mia madre mi chiede sempre: 'Come stai?'
After a long day of work, my mother always asks me: 'How are you?'
This sentence describes a routine situation wherein the speaker's mother expresses concern about their well-being after they return from work.
'Come stai?' È la prima cosa che mio padre mi chiede quando torno a casa.
'How are you?' Is the first thing my father asks me when I get home.
This sentence reflects the caring nature of the speaker's father who makes it a habit to inquire about his son's condition as soon as he comes home.