Traveling is all about experiencing different cultures, traditions, languages, and food. The thing that makes travel interesting is the difference between the countries of our world. Unique and new features of countries are what make travel worthwhile. And the best way to connect is perhaps with an enthusiastic cheer!
But, would it not be marvelous to say it in their native language? Yes, right! Let's see all the ways to say cheers in different languages.
French
In the French language, if you wish to say cheers, you can say “ Sante ” or “à votre santé”. Something like that means in Dutch, on your health!
Russian
They like to raise their glasses and say “ Nashe zdoróvje ” as they toast to their health.
Thai
Wanna say cheers in Thai, try saying “Chok dee” and you are good to go!
Italian
Are you going to Italy soon? If yes, then you can say “Salute” or saying “Cin Cin”. However, be careful of saying it in Japan. Some things could mean different and perhaps mean in other languages.
Japanese
But if you are in Japan, shout “Kanpai” to say cheers and announce your arrival.
Croatian
Is Croatia your travel destination? Then you can shout out a “živjeli” and toast.
Finnish
The Finns raise their glasses and toast by shouting “Kippis” or “Terve”
Hawaiian
What do you think Hawaiians say? If you are in Hawaii, you have to say “Okole maluna” when you drink a Mai Tai.
Irish
What shall you yell after a pint? Well, try to shout Slainte!
Norway
A beer must follow “Skoll” and you will feel right at home.
Belgian
Of course, you can say cheers in Belgium, but they understand you even better in Flemish if you say Schol!
For the Flemish; remember the episodes from FC De Kampioenen?! You can watch them all from all over the world after clicking the link. Enjoy!
Czech Republic
In the Czech Republic, everyone uses the pronunciation after zdraví!
Indonesian
Have you traveled to Bali? You must have at least heard about it. Well then, say “sorakan” for cheers and that's it!
South African
One of the most popular places for people who try to escape the cold of the winter. There, you use the almost Dutch word “Gesondheid” or the word “Geluk”
Hungarian
Beers in Hungary is a must? Then you raise your glass and shout Egesegedre . A little practice, but after saying a few times (or a few beers further), you will automatically get the hang of it.
Korean
Under the neon lights of Seoul, you can say “GuhnBae” in the place of cheers and they'll love it!
Hebrew
You have probably heard this before on TV because, in Hebrew, you say “L'chaim” when you lift and clink your glass!
Tibetan
If you are there, go with the word “Chapda” and make new friends!
Swahili
In Swahili, you say cheers by shouting “Maisha marefu”
Portuguese
Are you going on vacation to beautiful Brazil or Portugal? Then the best way to say cheers in Portuguese is to say “A sua saúde” or “Viva”!
German
How can we miss this country? If you find yourself in Berlin somehow, then instead of cheers, it is best to say “Zum Wohl”
Greek
The Greeks sound their Ouzos and shout out loud in Greek “Gia mas” or “Stin igeia mas”.
Swedish
The Swedish cheers are almost like the one from Iceland because in Sweden they say “Skål” when they raise their glass. By the way, this is almost like what they say in Norway!
Turkish
If by any chance you get to be in Istanbul, which you must go to, say “Serefe” while having a drink with a Turk.
Spanish
The Spaniards like to toast with their sangria or fresh beers by shouting the Spanish word for health: “Salud”!
Polish
It sounds almost like Russian, but Poles say cheers in Polish when they say “Na zdrowie”. Try saying it now!
Icelandic
If you ever get a chance, go visit beautiful Iceland. It is magical. For cheers, they use the word “Skál”.
We hope that you learned some interesting words today. However, you should practice them before saying cheers in different languages finally. Good luck!
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