Turkish · Greetings & Phrases
Şerefe
Cheers / To your health
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A toast said when clinking glasses.
Example
Şerefe! Sağlığınıza!
Cheers! To your health!
Etymology
'Şerefe' has its roots in Arabic, meaning 'to your health' during toasts. It reflects the social custom of toasting to good health and well-being.
How & Where It’s Used
Şerefe is used in social settings during toasts, mainly informal gatherings, and understood in both spoken and written Turkish.