Swedish · Greetings & Phrases
Skål
Cheers
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A toast before drinking.
Example
Skål för vänskapen!
Cheers to friendship!
Etymology
'Skål' means 'Cheers' and originates from the word for 'bowl' or 'cup' in old Scandinavian traditions where drinks were shared.
How & Where It’s Used
'Skål' is used mainly in informal social situations, especially when toasting, and is widely used in spoken and written communication across Sweden.