1. Making friends is easy for you, yet you’re equally happy to sit by yourself in silence.
2. Your dream job is one that allows you to explore the world.
3. Every country is on your bucket list.
4. You know how to say ‘Cheers’ in twelve languages. (CLICK HERE if you can’t.)
5. You’d rather spend money on experiences rather than possessions.
6. You’ve got way too many stories to tell.
7. You’re pretty easy going and don’t let negative experiences get you down.
8. You wonder why people are always saying that they want to travel, but never do.
9. You like planning trips as much as going.
10. Yet you often plan trips that you never take because your plans always change.
11. You’ve never actually finished a checklist because you can’t stop adding things to it.
12. There’s always another adventure. You dream of a life of travel. Going home is just a detour on the way to your next adventure.
20 Ways To Say “Cheers!”
First recorded as “”makien cheres” in 1225 AD, the phrase evolved to “what chere be with you?” in the 14th century which was a common greeting in England. Eventually, ‘chere’ began to mean good humor. In 1919, the phrase was first written as the “cheers” we know today.
So, wherever you may find yourself in the world, here is a guide on how to say ‘Cheers’ in 20 different languages.
Afrikaans: Gesondheid
Pronounced: Ge-sund-hate
Meaning: Health
Chinese (Mandarin):干杯 / gān bēi
Pronounced: Gan bay
Meaning: Cheers
Czech: Na zdravi
Pronounced: Naz-drah vi
Meaning: Cheers
Dutch: Proost
Pronounced: Prohst
Meaning: Cheers
French: Santé! / À votre santé!
Pronounced: Sahn-tay / Ah la vo-tre sahn-tay
Meaning: To your health
German: Prost / Zum wohl
Pronounced: Prohst / Tsum vohl
Meaning: Cheers/ to your health
Greek: ΥΓΕΙΑ
Pronounced: Yamas
Meaning: Health
Irish Gaelic: Sláinte
Pronounced: Slawn-cha
Meaning: Health
Italian: Salute / Cin cin
Pronounced: Saw-lutay / Chin chin
Meaning: Health/ cheers
Japanese: 乾杯/ Kanpai
Pronounced: Kan-pie
Meaning: Cheers/ Empty the glass
Korean: 건배
Pronounced: Gun bae
Meaning: Cheers/ toast
Lithuanian: į sveikatą
Pronounced: Ee sweh-kata
Meaning: To your health
Moldovan: Noroc
Pronounced: No-rock
Meaning: Luck
Polish: Na zdrowie
Pronounced: Naz-droh-vee-ay
Meaning: To your health
Portugese: Saúde
Pronounced: Saw-OO-de
Meaning: Health
Russian: Будем здоровы/ На здоровье
Pronounced: Budem zdorovi/ Na zdorovie
Meaning: To your health (It is interesting to note that most Russians rarely use this expression, and the above is used more by foreigners. Russians will change their wishes based on the person and celebration.)
Spanish: Salud
Pronounced: Sah-lud
Meaning: Health
Swedish: Skål
Pronounced: Skawl
Meaning: Cheers (and don’t forget to look everyone in the eye!)
Welsh: Iechyd da
Pronounced: Yeh-chid dah
Meaning: Good health
Yiddish: Sei gesund
Pronounced: Say geh-sund
Meaning: Be healthy
