चीयर्स
cīyars
The English phrase "cheers" can be said in Hindi as चीयर्स (cīyars).
चीयर्स is used specifically during a drinking toast. Note that this is not a standard Hindi word, but rather a loanword from English used to express the same sentiment during a toast.
Meaning: toast when drinking (intj)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
चीयर्स is an informal term. It is common in urban or westernized social settings in India.
How do you pronounce it?
cīyars
When do people say it?
In India, using the English loanword चीयर्स is a common way to toast in informal, urban or westernized social environments.
Did you know?
- While चीयर्स is common in cities, many Hindi speakers avoid using a specific toast word entirely in traditional settings because alcohol is socially or religiously taboo.
- While 'cheers' is common in urban bars, a traditional Indian toast often involves saying Jai to a deity or a respected figure. In many parts of India, people might toast to 'victory' or 'success' rather than using an English loanword.
- In many parts of India, the gesture of clinking glasses is less common than in the West. Often, people simply raise their glasses toward one another or offer a nod of respect while making eye contact.
Examples in context
- सब लोग, चीयर्स!sab log, cheers!Everyone, cheers!
- हमारी दोस्ती के लिए, चीयर्स।hamari dosti ke liye, cheers.To our friendship, cheers.
- चलो, चीयर्स!chalo, cheers!Let's drink, cheers!
Example conversation
Friends are celebrating a promotion at a restaurant.
- विकास Vikasअंजलि, तुम्हारी नई नौकरी के लिए चीयर्स!Anjali, tumhari nayi naukri ke liye cheers!Anjali, cheers to your new job!
- अंजलि Anjaliशुक्रिया विकास, चीयर्स!shukriya Vikas, cheers!Thank you Vikas, cheers!
- विकास Vikasआज की शाम बहुत अच्छी है।aaj ki shaam bahut acchi hai.Tonight is a very good evening.
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, बहुत मज़ा आ रहा है।haan, bahut maza aa raha hai.Yes, I am having a lot of fun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheers” translations and entries चीयर्स, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
