Cheers!
I know of no countries that adhere more to the custom of toasting when drinking than those of Eastern Europe. The image of a Russian cossack lifting his glass to a compatriot and shouting, "Na zdorovie!" has become a caricature that borders on buffoonery. But, it's really quite accurate. When Eastern Europeans gather together, before the first sip of a round of drinks (and sometimes with every sip!), wishes for good health are expressed and not always with a clink of the glasses. Make sure you know how to say "Cheers" or "To Your Health" in Eastern Europe. You'll use it a lot! While you're at it, here's how to say "bon appétit" in Eastern Europe.How to Say "Cheers" in Eastern Europe
| HOW TO SAY "CHEERS" IN EASTERN EUROPE (This List Is Not Comprehensive and Spellings May Vary) | ||
| Bulgaria | Nazdrave! | |
| Croatia | Živjeli! or Nazdravlj! | |
| Czech Republic | Na zdravi! | |
| Hungary | Egészségedre (to your health) or Fenékig! (until the bottom of the glass) | |
| Lithuania | į Sveikatą! | |
| Poland | Na zdrowie! | |
| Romania | Noroc! or Sanatate! | |
| Russia | Budem zdorovi! or Na zdorovie! | |
| Serbia | Živeli! | |
| Slovak Republic | Na zdravie! | |
| Slovenia | Na zdravje! | |
| Ukraine | Na zdorov'ya! Budmo! | |
| Yiddish | Lecha'im! | |
