salomatlik uchun
In Uzbek, the phrase used to say "cheers" during a toast is salomatlik uchun.
Salomatlik uchun is used as a toast when raising a glass to someone's health.
Meaning: toast when drinking (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means "for health".
When do people say it?
When raising a glass to someone's health, you can say salomatlik uchun to toast them.
Did you know?
- While salomatlik uchun is the standard toast, Uzbek culture often involves a lengthy 'toastmaster' who delivers a poetic speech before the glasses are raised.
- The word salomatlik shares a root with the Arabic word for 'safety' and 'peace' through the concept of wholeness.
- In many Uzbek social settings, it is considered more polite to wait for an elder to lead the toast before you say salomatlik uchun and drink.
Examples in context
- Qani, salomatlik uchun!Come on, cheers!
Example conversation
Jasur and Madina are having dinner at a restaurant.
- JasurTayyormisiz? Salomatlik uchun!Are you ready? Cheers!
- MadinaHa, salomatlik uchun!Yes, cheers!
- JasurSizga sog'liq tilayman, Madina.I wish you health, Madina.
- MadinaRahmat, Jasur.Thank you, Jasur.
