Будем!
budemcasual, slang
The casual Russian way to say "cheers" is Будем! (budem). It is a short toast among friends. The standard toast is За здоровье! (za zdorovye). It is also called Ну, будем! (nu, budem).
Meaning: toast (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Будем! | budem | casual, slang |
| Ну, будем! | nu, budem | casual, slang |
| За здоровье! | za zdorovye | standard |
Будем! is said when glasses are raised, often right before the first sip. Ну, будем! (nu, budem) is a very common spoken version.
What does it mean word for word?
Будем (budem) is a form of the verb "to be" and means "we will be". It is understood in the sense of "let us be healthy".
Did you know?
- Russian toasts are often followed by a short speech, and the cup is not usually refilled until after the toast.
Examples in context
- Будем, друзья!budem, druzya!Cheers, friends!
- За здоровье!za zdorovye!To your health!
Example conversation
Sergey and his friend Dima raise their glasses at a dinner in Saint Petersburg.
- SergeyНу что, друг, давай выпьем.nu chto, drug, davay vypem.Well, friend, let us drink.
- DimaНу, будем!nu, budem!Well, cheers!
- SergeyБудем!budem!Cheers!
