на здравје
na zdravje[na ˈzdravjɛ]
The Macedonian way to say "cheers" is на здравје (na zdravje).
The phrase is used as a toast when clinking glasses or beginning a drink.
Meaning: toast when drinking (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition на (to/on) and the noun здравје (health), literally translating to "to health".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase consists of the preposition на and the noun здравје.
How do you pronounce it?
na zdravje
Did you know?
- While на здравје is the standard toast, it is also the common way to say 'bless you' after someone sneezes.
- In very informal settings, Macedonians might omit на здравје and simply say живели, which literally means 'live'.
- In some Balkan traditions, failing to clink glasses while saying на здравје can be seen as a sign of bad luck or a lack of respect for the host.
Examples in context
- На здравје!Na zdravje!Cheers!
Example conversation
Ivan and Elena are drinking wine at dinner.
- Иван IvanЕве мојот тост, на здравје!Eve mojot tost, na zdravje!Here is my toast, cheers!
- Елена ElenaНа здравје, Иван!Na zdravje, Ivan!Cheers, Ivan!
- Иван IvanВиното е одлично.Vinoto e odlichno.The wine is excellent.
- Елена ElenaСе согласувам со тебе.Se soglasuvam so tebe.I agree with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheers” translations and entries на здравје, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
