Swedish · Greetings & Phrases

Skål

Cheers

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

A toast before drinking.

Example

Skål för vänskapen!

Cheers to friendship!

Etymology

'Skål' means 'Cheers' and originates from the word for 'bowl' or 'cup' in old Scandinavian traditions where drinks were shared.

How & Where It’s Used

'Skål' is used mainly in informal social situations, especially when toasting, and is widely used in spoken and written communication across Sweden.

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