skål
/ˈskɔːl/
The Danish word for "cheers" is skål.
skål is used as a toast when drinking.
Meaning: toast when drinking (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈskɔːl/
When do people say it?
When making a toast in Denmark, it is customary to make eye contact with the person you are toasting before taking a sip.
Did you know?
- The word skål literally means 'bowl', referring to the vessel once used to pass around drinks during communal feasts.
- While eye contact is common, failing to look your companions in the eye during a skål is often jokingly warned to bring bad luck in love.
- The concept of 'skål' is deeply tied to the concept of 'hygge', as the act of sharing a toast is considered a key way to create a cozy and social atmosphere.
Examples in context
- Skål!Cheers!This example shows how to use skål.Tatoeba #765248 by danepo, translation #487006 by human600
- Skål, venner!Cheers, friends!
- Lad os sige skål for festen.Let's say cheers to the party.
Example conversation
Lucas and Freja are celebrating a promotion at a restaurant.
- LucasSkål, Freja!Cheers, Freja!
- FrejaSkål, Lucas! Det er fortjent.Cheers, Lucas! It is well deserved.
- LucasTak, lad os nyde vinen.Thanks, let's enjoy the wine.
- FrejaJa, skål!Yes, cheers!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheers” translations and entries skål, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries skål, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
