şerefe
/ʃeɾeˈfe/
şerefe is the Turkish way to say cheers.
The word şerefe is used specifically when making a toast with alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks.
Meaning: toast when drinking (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun şerefe is derived from şeref (honor) and includes the dative suffix -e, meaning to honor or for honor.
Which one should you use?
The expression Şerefimize can be used to say to our honor.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ʃeɾeˈfe/. The /ʃ/ sound is like the [sh] in shoe, the /ɾ/ sound is like the [t] in the American English word atom and the /f/ sound is like the [f] in food.
Did you know?
- The word şerefe is a homonym that refers to two entirely different things: a toast to honor someone and the balcony of a minaret.
- The word şerefe originates from the Arabic word šurfa, which describes a veranda or a battlement.
- While English speakers often say 'cheers' to mean 'thank you', in Turkish, using şerefe to express gratitude would be completely nonsensical.
Examples in context
- Şerefe.Cheers!This example shows how to use şerefe for a simple toast.Tatoeba #7828559 by soliloquist, translation #487006 by human600
- Şerefe! İyi sağlığa!Cheers! Good health!This example shows the use of şerefe followed by a wish for good health.Tatoeba #1080675 by duran, translation #925010 by zvaigzne
- Şerefe!To your honor, let's raise our glasses.
- Şerefe! Afiyet olsun!Cheers! Enjoy your meal/drink!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are celebrating at a restaurant.
- CanYeni işin için şerefe!Cheers to your new job!
- MerveŞerefe Can, çok teşekkürler.Cheers Can, thank you very much.
- CanBaşarılar dilerim.I wish you success.
- MerveSağ ol.Thanks.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheers” translations and entries şerefe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries şerefe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
