Cin cin!
casual
The casual Italian "cheers" is Cin cin!, said as glasses touch. Salute! is just as common. It is also called Alla salute!
Meaning: casual toast (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| Cin cin! | casual |
| Salute! | everyday |
| Alla salute! | everyday |
Italian has few slang toasts beyond these. What changes is the tone, with Cin cin! sounding lighter and more playful.
How do you pronounce it?
Cin cin sounds like "chin chin".
Did you know?
- Ragazzi is the usual word for a group of young friends, even when it includes women.
Examples in context
- Salute, amici!Cheers, friends!
- Cin cin, e buona serata!Cheers, and have a good evening!
Example conversation
Sara, Matteo and Elisa toast on a terrace in Rome.
- SaraCin cin, ragazzi!Cheers, guys!
- MatteoCin cin!Cheers!
- ElisaAlla salute!To your health!
