proost
cheers (toast)
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
proːst
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Cultural Note
When toasting in the Netherlands, always make eye contact while clinking glasses — not doing so is said to bring seven years of bad luck (or bad sex, depending on who tells it). The Dutch also say 'gezondheid' (health) as a toast and as a response to sneezing.
📝 Example Sentences
Proost! Op de gezondheid!
Cheers! To your health!
Proost op het nieuwe jaar!
Cheers to the new year!
Laten we proosten op jullie verloving!
Let's toast to your engagement!