ਚੀਅਰਜ਼
cī'araza
The Punjabi word for the toast "cheers" is ਚੀਅਰਜ਼ (cī'araza).
The term is used as an interjection when making a toast during drinking.
Meaning: toast when drinking (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
cī'araza
Did you know?
- When making a toast, Punjabis may use the word ਜਿਉਂਦਾ ਰਹਿ ('live long') to express a wish for the other person's longevity, serving the same emotional purpose as ਚੀਅਰਜ਼.
- In a typical Punjabi celebration, a toast is often accompanied by rhythmic shouting or loud verbal expressions of joy rather than a quiet clinking of glasses.
- In many Punjabi-speaking households, even if the word ਚੀਅਰਜ਼ is used, the act of drinking alcohol itself may be socially restricted due to religious customs.
Examples in context
- ਸਾਡੀ ਸਿਹਤ ਲਈ, ਚੀਅਰਜ਼।Sadi sehat layi, cheers.To our health, cheers.
- ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਲਈ, ਚੀਅਰਜ਼।Tuhadi khushi layi, cheers.To your happiness, cheers.
Example conversation
Two friends are celebrating a promotion at a restaurant.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਮੁਬਾਰਕ ਹੋਵੇ, ਕਿਰਨ!Tuhanu bahut mubarak hove, Kiran!Congratulations to you, Kiran!
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਹਰਮਨ।Dhanyavad, Harman.Thank you, Harman.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਚਲੋ, ਚੀਅਰਜ਼!Chalo, cheers!Come on, cheers!
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਚੀਅਰਜ਼!Cheers!Cheers!
