Explanation
A polite way to ask someone's thoughts, opinions, or preferences; 'how about', 'how is'.
Formation
Noun + は + いかがですか / (Verb-て form + は) いかがですか
Detailed explanation
The ～いかがですか grammar point is used to politely ask someone's thoughts, opinions, or preferences. It can be translated as 'how about' or 'how is' in English. The formation is quite straightforward when used with verbs or nouns.
Examples
お茶はいかがですか？
Ocha wa ikaga desu ka?
How about some tea?
このドレスはいかがですか？
Kono doresu wa ikaga desu ka?
How about this dress?
ケーキを食べてはいかがですか？
Keeki wo tabete wa ikaga desu ka?
How about eating some cake?
映画を見てはいかがですか？
Eiga wo mite wa ikaga desu ka?
How about watching a movie?
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.