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Say Cheers Languages Around World Group Toast

How to Say “Cheers” in Languages Around the World

May 24, 2022 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 tips for cheers is to look the other toasters in the eye before you drink. This is commonplace throughout much of the world, especially in Scandinavian countries, such as Denmark. Shots are usually meant to be drunk at once, so take it like a champ! And do it in style with one of the best shot 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. Most of the time, unless someone says something along the lines of “bottoms up” or “100%” there’s no need to down your glass.

If you’ve ever been without a cheer to give, just utter 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!

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!

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!

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!

Portuguese: Saúde
Pronounced – Saw-OO-de!

Russian: Будем здоровы/ На здоровье
Pronounced – Budem zdorovi/ Na zdorovie, Na Stra Ro Ve Ah!

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 dô
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!

Hopefully, you’ve learned (and will remember) at least a few new ways to cheer the goods with good company. Salut!

Matt Thomas

About Matt Thomas

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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