GreetingsBeginner
How ya going?
/haʊ jə ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ · say it: “how-yuh-GOH-in”
A friendly greeting meaning "How are you?" Usually you answer "Good, thanks, you?" rather than giving a long reply.
Aussie vs standard
🇦🇺 How Aussies say it"How ya going?" — quick, relaxed, with "ya" and "going" linked together.
🌍 Textbook version"How are you doing?" — slower, with every word pronounced clearly.
Common mistake
Pronouncing every word separately and clearly. In casual Australian speech the words glide together and the ending of "going" is often softened.
Try this: Say it as one smooth chunk of four beats. Put the strongest stress on GO.
Try this: Say it as one smooth chunk of four beats. Put the strongest stress on GO.
In real sentences
- How ya going, mate?
- Hey Sam, how ya going?
- Good morning! How ya going today?
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