The most common way to say “cheers” in German is:

  • “Prost!” – This is the standard toast you’ll hear in beer gardens, bars, and parties all over German‑speaking countries.

A few other very typical toasts you might hear:

  • „Zum Wohl!“ – Literally “to (your) well‑being,” similar to “to your health.”
  • „Auf deine Gesundheit!“ / „Auf Ihre Gesundheit!“ – “To your health!” (informal/formal).
  • „Auf die Freundschaft!“ – “To friendship!” used when toasting with friends.

In casual everyday English, “cheers” can also mean “thanks,” but in German you normally just say „Danke“ instead; „Prost“ is only for clinking glasses and drinking.

Mini example: You raise your beer at Oktoberfest, look everyone in the eye (a big German custom while clinking), and say: „Prost!“ 🎉

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