Thai · Greetings & Phrases

ชนแก้ว

chon kaeo

Cheers

Intermediatephrase

Definition

A toast, literally clink glasses.

Example

ชนแก้วเพื่อมิตรภาพของเรา

Cheers to our friendship!

Etymology

'ชนแก้ว' (chon kaeo) literally means 'to clink glasses,' with 'ชน' (chon) meaning 'to clash' and 'แก้ว' (kaeo) meaning 'glass.' It is commonly used when toasting.

How & Where It’s Used

This phrase is informal and typically used during social gatherings or celebrations. It is most often spoken among friends and family.

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