Cheers in different languages
How to say “Cheers” in 67 different languages, each written out, romanized and pronounced, and checked for natural everyday use. Tap the speaker to hear it, then practise saying it yourself in the SPAIKING app.
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“Cheers” in 67 languages at a glance
| Language | “Cheers” | Pronunciation | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spanish | Salud | sah-lood | You can use 'Salud' when making a toast before drinking with friends or family |
| 🇫🇷 French | Santé | sahn-tay | You can use 'Santé' when you are about to drink with others |
| 🇯🇵 Japanese | 乾杯 | kan-pie | You use '乾杯' when you want to make a toast before drinking with others |
| 🇮🇹 Italian | Salute | sah-loo-teh | You can use 'Salute' when making a toast before drinking |
| 🇩🇪 German | Prost | prohst | You use 'Prost' when you want to make a toast before drinking with others |
| 🇰🇷 Korean | 건배 | guhn-beh | You can use '건배' when you are about to drink with others |
| 🇨🇳 Chinese | 干杯 | gan-bay | You can use '干杯' when you are about to drink with friends or family |
| 🇷🇺 Russian | На здоровье | nah zhdor-ov-yeh | You can use 'На здоровье' when you are toasting with friends or family |
| 🇧🇷 Portuguese | Saúde | sah-oo-deh | You can use 'Saúde' when you clink glasses with someone before drinking |
| 🇸🇦 Arabic | صحة | sah-ha | You can use 'صحة' when you are about to drink with friends or family |
| 🇮🇳 Hindi | चियर्स | chee-ars | You can use 'चियर्स' when raising a glass to celebrate an occasion |
| 🇬🇧 English | Cheers | cheerz | You can use 'cheers' when raising a glass with friends |
| 🇳🇱 Dutch | Proost | prohst | You use 'proost' when you raise your glass to toast before drinking |
| 🇸🇪 Swedish | Skål | skawl | You can use 'Skål' when you are about to drink with friends or family |
| 🇩🇰 Danish | Skål | skawl | You use 'Skål' when you raise your glass to toast with others |
| 🇵🇱 Polish | Na zdrowie | nah zdroh-vyeh | You can use 'Na zdrowie' when you are about to drink with friends or family |
| 🇹🇷 Turkish | Şerefe | sheh-reh-feh | You use 'Şerefe' when you want to make a toast before drinking with others |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesian | Cheers | cheers | You can use 'Cheers' when you are toasting with friends or family |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnamese | Chúc sức khỏe | chook sooc kweh | You can use 'Chúc sức khỏe' when raising a glass to toast at gatherings or celebrations |
| 🇺🇦 Ukrainian | На здоров'я | nah zoh-ROH-vyah | You can use 'На здоров'я' when toasting with drinks |
| 🇹🇭 Thai | ชนแก้ว | chon-gɛ̂o | You can use 'ชนแก้ว' when you are about to drink with friends or during a celebration |
| 🇬🇷 Greek | Στην υγειά μας | steen ee-yah mas | You can use this phrase when making a toast during a meal or celebration |
| 🇵🇭 Tagalog | Salud | sah-lood | You can use 'Salud' when you are about to drink with friends or family |
| 🇮🇱 Hebrew | לחיים | lee-chay-im | You can use 'לחיים' when raising a glass to toast during a meal or celebration |
| 🇳🇴 Norwegian | Skål | skawl | You use 'Skål' when you are about to drink with others, typically at gatherings or celebrations |
| 🇷🇴 Romanian | Noroc | noh-rok | You can use 'Noroc' when you are about to drink with friends or family |
| 🇨🇿 Czech | Na zdraví | nah zdrah-vee | You use 'Na zdraví' when you are about to drink with others |
| 🇭🇺 Hungarian | Egészségedre | eh-gay-shay-ged-reh | You can use 'Egészségedre' when you are about to drink with others |
| 🇫🇮 Finnish | Kippis | kip-pis | You can use 'Kippis' when you are about to drink with friends or family |
| 🇵🇰 Urdu | چلو | chuh-loh | You can use 'چلو' when you want to express good wishes or celebrate with friends |
| 🇷🇸 Serbian | Živeli | zhee-veh-lee | You can use 'Živeli' when making a toast with friends or family |
| 🇭🇷 Croatian | Živjeli | zhee-vye-lee | You can use 'Živjeli' when you are making a toast with friends or family |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgarian | Наздраве | nahz-drah-veh | You use 'Наздраве' when you want to toast before drinking |
| 🇸🇰 Slovak | Na zdravie | nah z-drah-vee-eh | You use 'Na zdravie' when you are about to drink with others |
| 🇮🇳 Tamil | குடிக்கலாம் | koo-dik-ka-lam | You can use 'குடிக்கலாம்' when you are about to drink with friends or family |
| 🇮🇳 Telugu | జైహింద్ | jai-hind | You can use 'జైహింద్' when raising a glass in celebration or to express good wishes |
| 🇧🇩 Bengali | চিয়ার্স | chee-ars | You can use 'চিয়ার্স' when you are toasting with friends or celebrating a special occasion |
| 🇲🇾 Malay | Cheers | cheers | You can use 'Cheers' when you are about to drink with friends or family |
| 🇮🇷 Persian | به سلامتی | beh sah-lah-mah-tee | You can use this phrase when making a toast during a meal or celebration |
| 🇳🇵 Nepali | सुपर | soo-par | You can use 'सुपर' when you want to toast or celebrate something with friends |
| 🇦🇱 Albanian | Gëzuar | geh-zoo-ar | You can use 'Gëzuar' when making a toast during meals or celebrations |
| 🇮🇳 Malayalam | ശുഭാപ്തി | shoo-bhaap-thee | You can use 'ശുഭാപ്തി' when raising a glass during a toast |
| 🇮🇳 Kannada | ಚಿಯರ್ಸ್ | chee-yars | You can use 'ಚಿಯರ್ಸ್' when raising a glass during a toast |
| 🇮🇳 Marathi | चियर्स | chee-ars | You can use 'चियर्स' when toasting with friends or family during celebrations |
| 🇮🇳 Gujarati | જૈહિંદ | jai-hind | You can use 'જૈહિંદ' when raising a toast at gatherings or celebrations |
| 🇰🇪 Swahili | afya | ah-fyah | You can use 'afya' when raising a glass to celebrate or wish good health to someone |
| 🇿🇦 Afrikaans | Gesondheid | khuh-suhn-dahyt | You can use 'Gesondheid' when making a toast during a meal or celebration |
| 🇮🇪 Irish | Sláinte | slawn-chuh | You can use 'Sláinte' when making a toast or celebrating with friends |
| 🏴 Welsh | Diolch | dee-olkh | You can use 'Diolch' to express gratitude in everyday situations |
| 🏛️ Latin | Salve | sal-weh | Use 'Salve' when greeting someone in a friendly manner |
| 🌺 Hawaiian | Aloha | ah-loh-hah | You can use 'Aloha' when greeting someone or saying goodbye |
| 🇳🇿 Maori | Kia ora | kee-ah or-ah | Use 'Kia ora' as a friendly greeting or to express thanks |
| 🇿🇦 Zulu | Phakade | pah-kah-deh | You can use 'Phakade' when raising a glass in celebration or to wish someone well |
| 🇳🇬 Yoruba | Ise | ee-seh | You can use 'Ise' when you want to toast to someone's health or success |
| 🇳🇬 Hausa | na gode | nah goh-deh | You can use 'na gode' when someone does something nice for you |
| 🇸🇴 Somali | Nabad | nah-bahd | You can use 'Nabad' when raising a glass in a social setting |
| 🇮🇸 Icelandic | Skál | skahl | You can use 'Skál' when you are about to drink with friends or family |
| 🇪🇸 Catalan | Salut | sah-loot | You can use 'Salut' when raising a glass to celebrate or wish good health |
| 🇲🇲 Burmese | ကျန်းမာရေး | kyaung-mah-yay | You can use this phrase when you are about to drink with friends or family |
| 🇰🇭 Khmer | សុខសប្បាយ | sok-sab-bay | You can use 'សុខសប្បាយ' when raising a glass to celebrate or toast with friends |
| 🇱🇰 Sinhala | සැමට සුභපැතුම් | sæmaṭa subhapæṭum | You can use this phrase when raising a glass to celebrate an occasion |
| 🇱🇦 Lao | ສຸດສົດ | sud-sot | You can use this phrase when you are about to drink with friends or family |
| 🇪🇹 Amharic | እንደምን አደርክ | en-dem-in ah-der-k | You can use this phrase when making a toast during a meal or celebration |
| 🇬🇪 Georgian | გილოცავთ | gee-lo-tsavt | Use this phrase when you want to congratulate someone or celebrate a special occasion |
| 🇦🇲 Armenian | Նախանձում | nah-khan-zum | You can use 'Նախանձում' when you are about to drink with friends or family |
| 🇦🇫 Pashto | صحت | sah-hat | You can use 'صحت' when raising a glass to celebrate or wish someone well |
| 🇵🇰 Sindhi | چڱو | chung-o | You can use 'چڱو' when raising a glass to celebrate or wish someone well |
Cheers in Russian
На здоровье (nah zhdor-ov-yeh)
You can use 'На здоровье' when you are toasting with friends or family. It is a way to wish everyone good health. This phrase is commonly used in social gatherings, especially during meals or celebrations.
Examples
- На здоровье!
Cheers! - Давайте выпьем за здоровье!
Let's drink to health!
Other ways to say it
- За здоровье: used similarly in toasts, slightly more formal
- Будем здоровы: a more casual, friendly way to say it
Cheers in Hebrew
לחיים (lee-chay-im)
You can use 'לחיים' when raising a glass to toast during a meal or celebration. It is a friendly and warm expression. It is common in both formal and informal settings.
Examples
- לחיים! שתזכו לשנה טובה.
Cheers! May you have a good year.
Other ways to say it
- לחיים ולבריאות: used to wish health along with a toast
- לחיים חברים: more casual, often used among friends
Cheers in Finnish
Kippis (kip-pis)
You can use 'Kippis' when you are about to drink with friends or family. It is a friendly way to express good wishes. It is common in both casual and festive settings. Use 'Malja' for more formal occasions.
Examples
- Kippis ystäville!
Cheers to friends! - Malja häille!
A toast to them!
Other ways to say it
- Malja: more formal, often used in speeches
- Kippis ja kuule: casual, often used among friends
Cheers in Hindi
चियर्स (chee-ars)
You can use 'चियर्स' when raising a glass to celebrate an occasion. It is commonly used among friends during toasts. It conveys good wishes and camaraderie.
Examples
- चियर्स! आपकी सफलता के लिए।
Cheers! To your success. - हम सब मिलकर चियर्स करते हैं।
We all raise a toast together.
Other ways to say it
- सर्वश्रेष्ठ: used in more formal settings
- सालूट: used in casual or friendly gatherings
Cheers in Swedish
Skål (skawl)
You can use 'Skål' when you are about to drink with friends or family. It is a common way to express good wishes. It is often said before taking a sip of your drink, especially during celebrations.
Examples
- Skål för vår vänskap!
Cheers to our friendship! - Vi säger skål innan vi börjar äta.
We say cheers before we start eating.
Other ways to say it
- Till hälsa: used in more formal settings, meaning 'to health'
- Prost: borrowed from German, used in casual settings
Cheers in Chinese
干杯 (gan-bay)
You can use '干杯' when you are about to drink with friends or family. It is a friendly way to express good wishes. It is common in social gatherings, celebrations, or meals.
Examples
- 大家一起干杯！
Let's all toast together!
Other ways to say it
- 祝酒: more formal, often used in ceremonies
- 喝酒: casual, simply means 'drink' but can imply a toast
Cheers in Icelandic
Skál (skahl)
You can use 'Skál' when you are about to drink with friends or family. It is a friendly and informal way to express good wishes. It is common in social gatherings, celebrations, or even casual meet-ups.
Examples
- Skál fyrir vináttu okkar!
Cheers to our friendship! - Skál! Það er frábært að sjá þig.
Cheers! It's great to see you.
Other ways to say it
- Heil og sæl: more formal, often used in speeches or special occasions
- Skál fyrir: used to specify what you are toasting to
Cheers in Japanese
乾杯 (kan-pie)
You use '乾杯' when you want to make a toast before drinking with others. It is common at celebrations, parties, or gatherings. Just raise your glass and say it together with everyone.
Examples
- 皆さん、乾杯しましょう！
Everyone, let's make a toast!
Other ways to say it
- カンパイ: a phonetic way to say it, often used in casual settings
Cheers in Romanian
Noroc (noh-rok)
You can use 'Noroc' when you are about to drink with friends or family. It is a friendly and informal way to wish everyone well. It is common in social gatherings, parties, or even casual dinners.
Examples
- Noroc la toți!
Cheers to everyone! - Să bem un pahar de vin. Noroc!
Let's drink a glass of wine. Cheers!
Other ways to say it
- Sănătate: used more formally, often in health-related toasts
- La mulți ani: used specifically for birthdays or celebrations
Cheers in Korean
건배 (guhn-beh)
You can use '건배' when you are about to drink with others. It is a common practice during celebrations or gatherings. It shows camaraderie and good wishes among participants. Use it when raising your glass to toast.
Examples
- 모두 함께 건배합시다!
Let's all toast together!
Other ways to say it
- 위하여: used in more formal settings or speeches
- 짠: a casual and playful way to say cheers among friends
Cheers in Polish
Na zdrowie (nah zdroh-vyeh)
You can use 'Na zdrowie' when you are about to drink with friends or family. It is a way to wish everyone good health. It is common in social gatherings and celebrations.
Examples
- Na zdrowie! Cieszmy się tym momentem.
Cheers! Let's enjoy this moment.
Other ways to say it
- Na zdrowie wszystkim: used when toasting a group
- Za zdrowie: a more formal variant
Cheers in French
Santé (sahn-tay)
You can use 'Santé' when you are about to drink with others. It is a way to wish good health to everyone present. It is common in both casual and formal settings, especially during meals or celebrations.
Examples
- Santé !
Cheers! - Avant de boire, disons tous ensemble : Santé !
Before drinking, let's all say together: Cheers!
Other ways to say it
- À votre santé: more formal, often used in gatherings
- Tchin-tchin: casual and playful, often used among friends
Cheers in Dutch
Proost (prohst)
You use 'proost' when you raise your glass to toast before drinking. It is common among friends and family during meals or celebrations. It can also be used in more formal settings, but 'santé' might be preferred in those cases.
Examples
- Proost op een goede samenwerking!
Cheers to a good collaboration! - Laten we proosten op het nieuwe jaar.
Let's toast to the new year.
Other ways to say it
- Santé: used in a more formal or French-influenced context
- Op je gezondheid: literally means 'to your health', used in more personal settings
Cheers in Georgian
გილოცავთ (gee-lo-tsavt)
Use this phrase when you want to congratulate someone or celebrate a special occasion. It is commonly used during toasts at gatherings. You can say it when raising a glass or acknowledging someone's achievement.
Examples
- გილოცავთ ახალ წელს!
Cheers to the New Year! - გილოცავთ წარმატებას!
Cheers to your success!
Other ways to say it
- კარგი: used informally among friends
- ბრავო: used to express congratulations or approval
Cheers in Hungarian
Egészségedre (eh-gay-shay-ged-reh)
You can use 'Egészségedre' when you are about to drink with others. It is a way to wish good health to those you are drinking with. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings, depending on the context.
Examples
- Egészségedre, barátom!
Cheers, my friend!
Other ways to say it
- Egészségedre! (formal): Used in formal settings or when addressing someone respectfully.
- Sör! (casual): Commonly used among friends when drinking beer.
Cheers in Portuguese
Saúde (sah-oo-deh)
You can use 'Saúde' when you clink glasses with someone before drinking. It is a friendly way to wish good health. It's common in both casual and formal settings. Use 'Tim-tim' among friends for a lighter tone.
Examples
- Vamos brindar! Saúde!
Let's make a toast! Cheers!
Other ways to say it
- Tim-tim: more casual, often used among friends
- À sua saúde: more formal, used in polite settings
Cheers in Zulu
Phakade (pah-kah-deh)
You can use 'Phakade' when raising a glass in celebration or to wish someone well. It is common in social gatherings. It conveys a sense of camaraderie and good cheer.
Examples
- Phakade! Ngiyavuma ukuhamba nawe.
Cheers! I agree to go with you.
Other ways to say it
- Ngiyabonga: used to express gratitude, often in a celebratory context
- Hamba kahle: used when bidding farewell, wishing someone well
Cheers in Italian
Salute (sah-loo-teh)
You can use 'Salute' when making a toast before drinking. It is common in both casual and formal settings. It is a way to wish good health to those you are drinking with.
Examples
- Salute a tutti!
Cheers to everyone!
Other ways to say it
- Cin cin: more casual, often used among friends
- Alla salute: a bit more formal, used in celebratory settings
Cheers in Greek
Στην υγειά μας (steen ee-yah mas)
You can use this phrase when making a toast during a meal or celebration. It is a friendly way to wish good health to those you are drinking with. It is commonly used in both casual and formal settings.
Examples
- Στην υγειά μας!
Cheers to us! - Ας πιούμε στην υγειά σου!
Let's drink to your health!
Other ways to say it
- Ευχαριστώ: used to express gratitude, not specifically a toast
- Στην υγειά σου: used when toasting to an individual
Cheers in Serbian
Živeli (zhee-veh-lee)
You can use 'Živeli' when making a toast with friends or family. It is a friendly way to express good wishes before drinking. It is commonly used in both casual and festive settings.
Examples
- Živeli za zdravlje i sreću!
Cheers to health and happiness!
Other ways to say it
- Na zdravlje: more formal, often used in toasts
- Živio: used when addressing one person
Cheers in Slovak
Na zdravie (nah z-drah-vee-eh)
You use 'Na zdravie' when you are about to drink with others. It is a way to wish good health to everyone present. It is commonly said during celebrations or gatherings. You can also use it when someone sneezes, similar to saying 'Bless you'.
Examples
- Na zdravie!
Cheers! - Na zdravie, priatelia!
Cheers, friends!
Other ways to say it
- Na zdravie vám: a more formal way to say it, often used in toasts
- Na zdravie, priatelia: used among friends, adds a friendly touch
Cheers in Gujarati
જૈહિંદ (jai-hind)
You can use 'જૈહિંદ' when raising a toast at gatherings or celebrations. It is a way to express good wishes to others. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
Examples
- આપણે આજે એકબીજા માટે જૈહિંદ કરીએ.
Let's toast to each other today.
Other ways to say it
- સલામત: used in more formal settings
- હેપી: casual and friendly, often used among friends
Cheers in Afrikaans
Gesondheid (khuh-suhn-dahyt)
You can use 'Gesondheid' when making a toast during a meal or celebration. It is a friendly way to wish others well while drinking. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings.
Examples
- Gesondheid! Laat ons saam drink.
Cheers! Let's drink together.
Other ways to say it
- Proost: more commonly used in informal settings
- Op jou: used when toasting to someone's health
Cheers in Tamil
குடிக்கலாம் (koo-dik-ka-lam)
You can use 'குடிக்கலாம்' when you are about to drink with friends or family. It is a way to express good wishes. It is commonly used in social gatherings and celebrations.
Examples
- எங்கள் நண்பர்களுடன் குடிக்கலாம்!
Let's drink with our friends!
Other ways to say it
- சுகம்: used in more casual settings among friends
- வாழ்க: a more formal way to express good wishes
Cheers in Arabic
صحة (sah-ha)
You can use 'صحة' when you are about to drink with friends or family. It is a friendly way to wish everyone well. It is common in social gatherings, especially during meals or celebrations.
Examples
- صحة! لنشرب.
Cheers! Let's drink.
Other ways to say it
- في صحتك: used when toasting someone specifically
- لصحتك: another way to say 'to your health'
Cheers in Vietnamese
Chúc sức khỏe (chook sooc kweh)
You can use 'Chúc sức khỏe' when raising a glass to toast at gatherings or celebrations. It is a polite way to wish good health to others. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings.
Examples
- Chúng ta cùng nâng ly, chúc sức khỏe nào!
Let's raise our glasses and toast to good health!
Other ways to say it
- Cạn ly: more casual, often used among friends
- Chúc mừng: used in celebratory contexts
Cheers in Croatian
Živjeli (zhee-vye-lee)
You can use 'Živjeli' when you are making a toast with friends or family. It is commonly said before taking a drink. It conveys good wishes and camaraderie among those present.
Examples
- Živjeli za dobar provod!
Cheers to a good time!
Other ways to say it
- Na zdravlje: used in more formal settings or when wishing good health
Cheers in Indonesian
Cheers (cheers)
You can use 'Cheers' when you are toasting with friends or family. It is a way to express good wishes. It can also be used informally to show appreciation or gratitude.
Examples
- Cheers untuk persahabatan kita!
Cheers to our friendship! - Selamat atas keberhasilanmu, cheers!
Congratulations on your success, cheers!
Other ways to say it
- Selamat: used in more formal settings or to congratulate someone
- Ayo: casual and friendly, often used among friends
Cheers in Thai
ชนแก้ว (chon-gɛ̂o)
You can use 'ชนแก้ว' when you are about to drink with friends or during a celebration. It is a way to express good wishes. It is common in social gatherings, parties, or special occasions.
Examples
- เรามาชนแก้วกันเถอะ
Let's make a toast - ชนแก้วเพื่อสุขภาพ
Cheers to health
Other ways to say it
- สุขสันต์: used in celebratory contexts
- ดื่ม: means 'drink', used informally among friends
Cheers in Czech
Na zdraví (nah zdrah-vee)
You use 'Na zdraví' when you are about to drink with others. It is a way to express good wishes for health. It is commonly said before taking a sip of your drink, whether at a celebration or a casual gathering.
Examples
- Na zdraví!
Cheers!
Other ways to say it
- Na vaše zdraví: more formal, used in polite company
- Zdravíčko: casual and friendly, often used among friends
Frequently asked
How do you say “Cheers” in different languages?
Spanish: Salud · French: Santé · Japanese: 乾杯 · Italian: Salute · German: Prost · Korean: 건배.
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