kippis
/ˈkipːis/
The English phrase "cheers" can be translated into Finnish as kippis. Wiktionary also lists hölökyn kölökyn.
Meaning: toast when drinking (intj)
Ways to say it
| Finnish | IPA |
|---|---|
| kippis | /ˈkipːis/ |
| hölökyn kölökyn |
The term is used as a toast when drinking. You can also use the phrase kippis sille! to toast a specific event or a statement that was just mentioned.
Which one should you use?
kippis is a form for a toast, while hölökyn kölökyn is an alternative expression.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkipːis/
Did you know?
- The toast kippis is derived from the German verb 'kippen', which means to tilt or knock over. This suggests the physical act of tipping one's glass toward others during a toast.
- In many Finnish social settings, it is common practice to make eye contact with every person in the circle while saying kippis and clinking glasses.
- Using hölökyn kölökyn can signal a very relaxed, almost childish or silly atmosphere, making it unsuitable for a formal business toast.
Examples in context
- Kippis!Cheers!This sentence shows how to say a simple "Cheers!" using kippis.Tatoeba #1152833 by talvipuutarha, translation #487006 by human600
- Kippis sille!Cheers to that!This sentence demonstrates how to toast a specific event or statement by adding 'sille' to kippis.
- Kippis kaikille!Cheers to everyone!
Example conversation
Antti and Laura are having drinks at a party.
- AnttiKippis, Laura!Cheers, Laura!
- LauraKippis, Antti!Cheers, Antti!
- AnttiOnpa hyvää viiniä.This is some good wine.
- LauraOlen samaa mieltä.I agree.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheers” translations and entries kippis, hölökyn kölökyn, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kippis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
