how old are you

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English

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 376: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /haʊ ˈəʊld ɑː(ɹ) ˌjuː/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 376: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /haʊ ˈoʊld ɑɹ ˌju/

Etymology 1

Phrase

How old are you?

  1. Asks the interlocutor to give his or her age.
    Literally: What is your age in years?
  2. (impolite) Used to question the mental age (maturity) of the interlocutor.
    Jack: (laughing at infantile humor)
    Jill: How old are you?
Translations
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Etymology 2

Word by word translation of Chinese 怎麼?/怎么 (Zěnme lǎo shì nǐ?)

Phrase

How old are you?

  1. (China, humorous) Why is it always you? You again?