How to say “Cheers!” in 21 different countries

Along our travels, we have enjoyed so many wonderful wines and discovered a few other interesting libations.  We always try to learn – and practice a lot – how to say “Cheers!” in the language of the country we are visiting.  Here is our collection, mostly from this adventure, but a few from travels that preceded it.

Bulgaria – nazdrave (nahz-drah-vi)
China – gānbēi (gahn-bey)
Corsica – a salute (ah-sah-loot)
Croatia – živjeli (zhiv-yel-lee)
Czech Republic – na zdravi (nahz-drah-vi)
Denmark – skål (skohl)
France – à votre santé (ah-voh-tra-sahn-tay)
Germany – prost (prohst)
Greece – stin ygeiá sas (stin-ee-yah-sahs)
Hungary – egészségére (egg-a-sheg-a-da)
Indonesia – tepid tangan (teh-puk-tang-yahn)
Italy – cincin (chin-chin), OR saluti (sal-oo-tee)
Japan – kanpai (kan-pie)
Myanmar – shwinlaann (shwin-lahn)
Netherlands – proost (prohst)
Norway – jubel (yoo-bell)
Portugal – felicidades (fey-lee-see-dah-ges) OR saúde (sai-oo-day)
Spanish – aclamaciones (ah-clah-mah-see-oh-nehz)
Sweden – skål (skohl)
Thailand – chiyo (ch-eye-yo)
Vietnam – cô vū (koh-voo)

So, cheers to all of you!  Hope this list is helpful in your travels…

6 thoughts on “How to say “Cheers!” in 21 different countries”

  1. CHEERS 🍻 to you both. Looking forward to seeing you again in Chautauqua this summer. How about dinner on the porch of the Keystone. 😊😘🤗

  2. Well guys now you’ve done it. We’ll have to go to each of these countries to utilize your guide. Thanks. Continued happy travels.

  3. Many thanks for sharing your global adventures with so many “armchair travelers” at home. We have loved both the narratives and photos of each of the places you have visited. Your list is impressive. Stay well, be safe and keep traveling! Cheers to you both.
    Carolyn and Michael Meredith

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