A few years ago, I starting remembering how to say “cheers” (while toasting) in multiple languages. Starting with my basic four, English, French, Polish and Russian, I thought it would be cool to know how to say it in as many languages as possible. Over the years, each time I traveled to new country, I made sure to ask the locals for the expression, and added to my collection. It was a small way of connecting with them in their language.

At this point, I know how to say it in 12 languages, and enjoy sharing this knowledge whenever drinking with new acquaintances. A quick google search pulls up how to say it another 38 ways, and this link not only explains why we toast, but how to phonetically pronounce “cheers” in 50 languages.

Prost!