Ways to say it
| German | IPA |
|---|---|
| jubeln | [ˈjuːbl̩n] (narrow) |
| bejubeln | [bəˈjuːbl̩n] (narrow) |
| jauchzen | /ˈjaʊ̯xt͡sən/ |
The verbs in this group describe the act of applauding or encouraging someone or something through shouts or cheers. You can also use the related nouns Jubel to describe the state of jubilation or the sound of cheering, and Jauchzer to refer to a specific cry of joy.
Which one should you use?
The choice of verb depends on how you are cheering. jubeln is often used in a general sense to express joy or to cheer without a direct object. In contrast, bejubeln is a transitive verb used specifically when you are cheering for a particular person, team or event. Finally, jauchzen carries a nuance of exuberant, high-pitched or vocal shouting of joy.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Bavaria and Austria, you may hear the variant Prosit used in the context of a cheer.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The grammatical construction changes depending on which verb you select. If you use the transitive verb bejubeln, the person or thing being cheered must be in the accusative case. If you use jubeln to mean cheering for someone, you must use the dative case.
When do people say it?
In casual settings, many German speakers use the English word Cheers to express a toast. If you want to make a toast more casual and friendly, you can add mal to the word Prost to say Prost mal!
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Examples in context
- Ich möchte einen Toast auf das Brautpaar aussprechen. Prost!I would like to propose a toast to the newlyweds. Cheers!
- Die Fans jubeln laut.The fans cheer loudly.
- Wir jubeln über den Sieg.We are cheering about the victory.
Example conversation
Julian and Julia are watching a football match.
- JulianSchau, sie haben gewonnen!Look, they won!
- JuliaJa, lass uns gemeinsam jubeln!Yes, let's cheer together!
- JulianDas war ein tolles Spiel.That was a great game.
- JuliaIch bin so froh!I am so happy!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheer” translations and entries jubeln, bejubeln, jauchzen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bejubeln, jauchzen, jubeln, CC BY-SA 4.0.
