за здоровье
za zdorov'ye
The English phrase 'salud' can be translated into Russian as за здоровье (za zdorov'ye).
This phrase is used as a toast when drinking to someone's health.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the preposition за (for/to) and the noun здоровье (health).
How do you pronounce it?
za zdorov'ye
Did you know?
- To avoid 'bad luck', some Russians believe you should never leave an empty bottle on the table after the final toast to health.
- When toasting, Russians often cling to the glasses and look their companions in the eye, as failing to do so can be seen as insincere.
- It is a common custom in Russia to avoid drinking the first glass of a toast until a full speech has been made, rather than just saying за здоровье.
Examples in context
- За ваше здоровье, коллеги!To your health, colleagues!
- Выпьем за здоровье невесты!Vyyp'yem za zdorov'ye nevesty!Let's drink to the bride's health!
- Я поднимаю бокал за здоровье друзей.Ya podnimayu bokal za zdorov'ye druzey.I raise my glass to my friends' health.
- Давайте выпьем за здоровье именинника!Davayte vyyp'yem za zdorov'ye imeninnika!Let's drink to the birthday boy's health!
Example conversation
Dmitry and Olga are at a dinner party with friends.
- Дмитрий DmitryДмитрий, ты готов заказать напитки?Dmitriy, ty gotov zakazat' napitki?Dmitry, are you ready to order drinks?
- Ольга OlgaДа, и тогда выпьем за здоровье всех нас!Da, i togda vyp'yem za zdorov'ye vsekh nas!Yes, and then let's drink to all our health!
- Дмитрий DmitryОтличная идея, Ольга.Otlichnaya ideya, Ol'ga.Great idea, Olga.
- Ольга OlgaЗа ваше здоровье!Za vashe zdorov'ye!To your health!
