How to Say “Cheers” in Balinese

By Eric Landon • Updated October 1, 2026

rahajeng

The English phrase "cheers" is expressed as rahajeng in Balinese when making a toast while drinking.

rahajeng is used as a toast during drinking sessions.

Meaning: toast when drinking (intj)

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The word rahajeng stems from Old Javanese, meaning 'good' or 'beautiful', making your toast an expression of wishing goodness upon the group.
While rahajeng can be used for a toast, it is also the standard prefix for many formal greetings, such as 'congratulations' or 'happy birthday'.
The root of rahajeng relates to the concept of safety and prosperity, meaning you are wishing the other person a 'safe' or 'auspicious' drink.

Example conversation

Kadek and Made are having a drink together.

Kadek

Made, mai minum bareng.
Made, let's drink together.
Made

Ayo, Kadek!
Let's go, Kadek!
Kadek

Rahajeng!
Cheers!

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries rahajeng, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Eric Landon

Halo! Nama Saya Eric, a language enthusiast who loves nothing more than exploring the beautiful and diverse Indonesian language. When I'm not studying new phrases or slang, you can often find me taking a culinary tour, from savoring 'sate' in small 'warungs' to trying out 'nasi goreng' in upscale restaurants. Aside from loving the food and language, I'm passionate about Indonesian wildlife and often find myself penning down words for Orangutan and Zebra. Through my posts, I hope to share my knowledge of Indonesian, making language learning a joyous journey. My trips to Bali also drew me to Balinese, so I now share guides on saying things in Balinese as well.

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