Dutch · Greetings & Phrases
Proost
Cheers
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A toast said before drinking.
Example
Proost! Op je gezondheid!
Cheers! To your health!
Etymology
'Proost' has Germanic roots and is used traditionally in drinking contexts, likely evolved to signify health or good wishes during toasts.
How & Where It’s Used
'Proost' is informal and typically spoken during social drinking occasions; it is occasionally used in written invitations or greetings.