चियर्स
chiyarstoast, English loanword
When raising a glass, Hindi speakers say चियर्स (chiyars), borrowed from English. If "cheers" means thanks, use शुक्रिया (shukriya) or the more formal धन्यवाद (dhanyavaad).
Meaning: toast or thanks (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| चियर्स | chiyars | toast, English loanword |
| धन्यवाद | dhanyavaad | thanks, formal |
| शुक्रिया | shukriya | thanks, everyday |
चियर्स (chiyars) is used at parties, weddings and get-togethers when people clink glasses, including with soft drinks and juice.
Which one should you use?
The British use of "cheers" as a casual thanks does not exist in Hindi with the same word. Say शुक्रिया (shukriya) instead.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
धन्यवाद (dhanyavaad) is the formal word of thanks, often written on notes and speeches.
Did you know?
- शुक्रिया (shukriya) comes from Arabic and Persian, while धन्यवाद (dhanyavaad) comes from Sanskrit.
Examples in context
- सबको नए साल की बधाई, चियर्स!Sabko naye saal ki badhaai, chiyars!Happy New Year to all, cheers!
- आपकी मदद के लिए शुक्रिया।Aapki madad ke liye shukriya.Thanks for your help.
Example conversation
Friends Imran, Pooja and Ravi celebrate a birthday in a restaurant in Hyderabad.
- Imranआओ, सब मिलकर चियर्स करें।Aao, sab milkar chiyars karein.Come, let us all say cheers together.
- Poojaजन्मदिन मुबारक हो रवि!Janmadin mubaarak ho Ravi!Happy birthday Ravi!
- Raviशुक्रिया दोस्तो, चियर्स!Shukriya dosto, chiyars!Thanks friends, cheers!
