cin cin
cheers (toast)
Intermediate Interjection
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Pronunciation
/tʃin ˈtʃin/
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Cultural Note
Cin cin is onomatopoeia imitating clinking glasses. Important: always make eye contact when toasting in Italy — not doing so is considered bad luck (and bad manners). Be aware that cin cin sounds like a vulgar word in Japanese and Chinese, so Italians abroad sometimes switch to 'salute' to avoid embarrassment.
📝 Example Sentences
Cin cin, alla nostra amicizia!
Cheers, to our friendship!
Cin cin a tutti, buon anno!
Cheers everyone, happy new year!
Alziamo i bicchieri, cin cin!
Let's raise our glasses, cheers!