Turkish · Greetings & Phrases

Şerefe

Cheers / To your health

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

A toast said when clinking glasses.

Example

Şerefe! Sağlığınıza!

Cheers! To your health!

Etymology

'Şerefe' has its roots in Arabic, meaning 'to your health' during toasts. It reflects the social custom of toasting to good health and well-being.

How & Where It’s Used

Şerefe is used in social settings during toasts, mainly informal gatherings, and understood in both spoken and written Turkish.

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