Here's looking at you Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɪɹz/ /ˈɫʊkɪŋ/ /ˈæt/ /ˈju
HEERZ LUK-ing at YOO
hɪəz/ /lˈʊkɪŋ/ /ˈæt/ /jˈuː
HEE-uhz LOOK-ing at YOO
Definition
A friendly or romantic phrase said when toasting someone with a drink, wishing them well. Often used to show admiration or affection.
Usage & Nuances
Famous from the film 'Casablanca', used mainly in toasts. Semi-formal/friendly; sounds old-fashioned or classic. Not used in everyday conversation outside of toasts or playful, romantic contexts.
Spanish: brindis por ti - salud por tiPortuguese (BR): um brinde a você - um brinde por vocêPortuguese (PT): um brinde a ti - à tua saúdeChinese (Simplified): 敬你 - 为你干杯Chinese (Traditional): 敬你 - 為你乾杯Hindi: तुम्हारे नाम (जैसे टोस्ट करते समय)Arabic: في صحتك - تحية لكBengali: তোমার উদ্দেশে করি (টোস্ট করার সময়) - তোমাকে উৎসর্গ করছিRussian: твой тост - за тебяJapanese: 君に乾杯 - あなたに敬意を表してVietnamese: cạn ly vì bạn - chúc mừng bạnKorean: 너를 위해 건배 - 널 바라보며 건배Turkish: şerefe sana - senin şerefineUrdu: تمہارے نام - تمہارے لئے جام اٹھاناIndonesian: nâng ly vì bạn - chúc mừng bạn
Example Sentences
He raised his glass and said, "Here's looking at you, Sarah."
basic
During the party, everyone toasted and said, "Here's looking at you!"
basic
She smiled and replied, "Here's looking at you, my friend."
basic
With a wink, he clinked glasses and whispered, "Here's looking at you."
natural
It's been a crazy year—here's looking at you, old friend.
natural
Before we part ways, let me say: here's looking at you.
natural