How Do You Say “Cheers” in German? 🍻🇩🇪

The word for “cheers” in German is Prost!

The Word for “Cheers” in German

When you’re raising a glass in Germany, the go-to word is Prost!

Examples

  • Prost! Auf deine Gesundheit!
    Cheers! To your health!

  • Sie hoben die Gläser und sagten “Prost!”
    They raised their glasses and said “cheers!”

  • Prost! Viel Erfolg!
    Cheers! Much success!



More Examples

  • Prost! Das Essen war super.
    Cheers! The meal was great.

  • Ein Prost auf das Geburtstagskind!
    A toast to the birthday boy/girl!

  • Prost! Lass uns feiern.
    Cheers! Let’s celebrate.


    • 🍷 Cultural Tip

  • Prost! is the classic German toast, heard everywhere from pubs to weddings.

  • Another variation is Zum Wohl!, which also means to your health.

  • Tradition matters: always make eye contact when clinking glasses — otherwise, legend says you’ll have seven years of bad luck!


    • 🌱 Rooted in Meaning

    Prost comes from the Latin prosit, meaning may it be beneficial.
    It’s more than just a word — it’s a wish for health and good fortune when drinking together.


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