Prost Meaning in English

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Definition

A German word used as a toast when drinking, similar to 'cheers' in English. It is said to wish good health to others before taking a drink.

Usage & Nuances

Used primarily in Germany, Austria, and sometimes in English-speaking contexts for a German flair. Always used in festive or social drinking situations—never in formal written contexts. Eye contact is customary when saying "prost".

• Spanish: ¡salud! - ¡chin chin! - ¡a tu salud!
• Portuguese (BR): saúde! - viva!
• Portuguese (PT): saúde! - viva!
• Chinese (Simplified): 干杯!
• Chinese (Traditional): 乾杯!
• Hindi: चियर्स! - शुभकामनाएँ!
• Arabic: في صحتك! - نخبك!
• Bengali: প্রোস্ট
• Russian: прост
• Japanese: プロースト
• Vietnamese: prost
• Korean: 프로스트
• Turkish: prost
• Urdu: پروست
• Indonesian: prost

Example Sentences

You can't go to Oktoberfest without saying "prost" at least once.

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After every round, the whole table shouts "prost!" and laughs.

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At the festival, everyone shouted "Prost!" together.

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We raised our glasses and said, "Prost!"

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He smiled and toasted "Prost!" before taking a sip.

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If you want to impress your German friends, remember to say "prost" before you drink.

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