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Say Cheers Languages Around World Group Toast

How to Say “Cheers” in Two Dozen Languages Around the World

November 11, 2018 By //  by Matt Thomas

What better way to celebrate with the locals than over a drink? You may be asked to join in a toast, so be ready. It’s always a nice surprise when a foreigner is able to say cheers in the local country’s language.

Most cheers are to honor your health and well being. They translate loosely to “to your health”. Others simply mean cheers. Some languages translate differently, such as “kanpai” in Japanese, meaning to “empty the glass”. The locals of Moldova toast “noroc” wishing good fortune and luck to come.

All and all, learning to say cheers is one of the most fun, useful language phrases to know.

Say Cheers in Other Different Countries Languages

Say Cheers Languages Around World Group Toast
Christmas toast in Saigon.

The first history of cheers on paper was in 1919. However, the word’s origin dates back to 1225 AD as “makien cheres”, which grew to “What chere be with you?”, a common social greeting in 14th century England. As time evolved it took on the quicker “chere”, which was a friendly phrase.

Originally recorded as “makien cheres” in 1225 AD, the phrase evolved to “what chere be with you?” in the 14th century which was a common greeting in England. Eventually, ‘chere’ began to mean good humor. In 1919, the phrase was first written as the “cheers” we know today. There are countless ways people say cheers, whether through longer, thoughtful toasts, or another local language phrase that’s right for the moment.

One of the most important tip for cheers is to look the other toasters in the eye before you drink. This is common place throughout much of the world, especially in Scandinavian countries, such as Denmark. Shots are usually meant to be drank at once, so take it a like a champ! And do it in style with one of the best shots glasses to buy. If you have a beer in your hand, take a healthy sip and put it back down, unless you wanna chug it. Do as the Romans do.

If you’ve ever been without a cheers to give, just utter off one of these foreign phrases and show off your cultured side. Or learn some famous drinking quotes and rattle one of those off. Here’s to your health!

Omniglot provides an online encyclopedia of writing systems and languages, plus additional ways to say cheers.

Afrikaans: Gesondheid
Pronounced – Ge-sund-hate!

Chinese (Mandarin):干杯 / gān bēi
Pronounced – Gan bay!

Pouring Fire Shots Blanchy's Tash Bar Saigon
Pouring fire shots in Vietnam.
Czech: Na zdravi
Pronounced – Naz-drah vi!

Danish: Skål
Pronounced – Skawl!

Dutch: Proost
Pronounced – Prohst

English: Cheers
Pronounced – Glug glug glug ; )

French: Santé! / À votre santé!
Pronounced – Sahn-tay! / Ah la vo-tre sahn-tay!
Learn more about cheers in French

German: Prost / Zum wohl
Pronounced – Prohst / Tsum vohl!

Cheers Hot Shots Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
The night’s heating up..
Greek: ΥΓΕΙΑ
Pronounced – Yamas!

Irish Gaelic: Sláinte
Pronounced – Slawn-cha!

Italian: Salute / Cin cin
Pronounced – Saw-lutay! / Chin chin!

Japanese: 乾杯/ Kanpai
Pronounced – Kan-pie!
Learn more about cheers in Japanese

Korean: 건배
Pronounced – Gun bae!

Lithuanian: į sveikatą
Pronounced – Ee sweh-kata!

Fire Shots Blanchy's Tash Saigon Vietnam
Hope ya don’t burn ya lips…
Moldovan: Noroc
Pronounced – No-rock!

Polish: Na zdrowie
Pronounced – Naz-droh-vee-ay!

Portugese: Saúde
Pronounced – Saw-OO-de!

Russian: Будем здоровы/ На здоровье
Pronounced – Budem zdorovi/ Na zdorovie, Na Stra Ro Ve Ah!
Learn more about cheers in Russian

Spanish: Salud
Pronounced – Sah-lud!

Swedish: Skål
Pronounced – Skawl!

Say Cheers Language Vietnam Fire Shots
Fire in Saigon at Blanchy’s Tash.
Swiss German: Pröschtli/Proscht
Pronounced – Prostli

Vietnamese: Một hai ba yo
Pronounced – Mo, hi, ba, yooo!

Welsh: Iechyd da
Pronounced – Yeh-chid dah!

Yiddish: Sei gesund
Pronounced – Say geh-sund!

Say Cheers Different Country Language Group Toast Saigon
Cheers to you!

Did we miss any great ways to say cheers? Let us know in the comments, so we can learn. Thanks.

Cheers in Arabic
Cheers in Arabic
Cheers in Chinese
Cheers in Chinese
Cheers in Croatian
Cheers in Croatian
Cheers in Czech
Cheers in Czech
Cheers in Dutch
Cheers in Dutch
Cheers in French
Cheers in French
Cheers in German
Cheers in German
Cheers in Greek
Cheers in Greek
Cheers in Hawaiian
Cheers in Hawaiian
Cheers in Hebrew
Cheers in Hebrew
Cheers in Hungarian
Cheers in Hungarian
Cheers in Icelandic
Cheers in Icelandic
Cheers in Irish
Cheers in Irish
Cheers in Italian
Cheers in Italian
Cheers in Japanese
Cheers in Japanese
Cheers in Korean
Cheers in Korean
Cheers in Mandarin
Cheers in Mandarin
Cheers in Mexican
Cheers in Mexican
Cheers in Norwegian
Cheers in Norwegian
Cheers in Polish
Cheers in Polish
Cheers in Portuguese
Cheers in Portuguese
Cheers in Russian
Cheers in Russian
Cheers in Serbian
Cheers in Serbian
Cheers in Spanish
Cheers in Spanish
Cheers in Swedish
Cheers in Swedish
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Matt is an avid writer, explorer and magic maker, who loves to showcase this wild, wondrous world. Join him at Uncover Vietnam and Uncover Colorado for a local look at these captivating destinations.

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