Prost!
everyday, Austria
In Austria you say Prost! when you clink glasses. Zum Wohl! is a little more polite and Prosit! is the more traditional form.
Meaning: toast when drinking (phrase)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Prost! | everyday, Austria |
| Zum Wohl! | polite |
| Prosit! | traditional |
Prost! works with friends, colleagues and at the Heuriger, the Viennese wine tavern. Zum Wohl! suits a dinner or a more formal toast.
When do people say it?
It is common to look the other person in the eye while clinking glasses.
Did you know?
- A Heuriger is a wine tavern where winemakers serve their own wine, and it is a classic place for a toast in Vienna.
Examples in context
- Prost! Auf dich!Cheers! To you!
- Zum Wohl, meine Damen und Herren!Cheers, ladies and gentlemen!
- Prosit!Cheers!
Example conversation
Anna and Peter have a glass of wine at a Heuriger in Vienna.
- AnnaProst, Peter!Cheers, Peter!
- PeterProst, Anna! Auf einen schönen Abend.Cheers, Anna! To a lovely evening.
- AnnaZum Wohl!To your health!
