Dutch · Greetings & Phrases

Proost

Cheers

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

A toast said before drinking.

Example

Proost! Op je gezondheid!

Cheers! To your health!

Etymology

'Proost' has Germanic roots and is used traditionally in drinking contexts, likely evolved to signify health or good wishes during toasts.

How & Where It’s Used

'Proost' is informal and typically spoken during social drinking occasions; it is occasionally used in written invitations or greetings.

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