• Menu
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

State Travel Guides

  • Home
  • State Attractions
    • Amusement Parks
    • Aquariums
    • Hot Springs
    • Waterfalls
    • Water Parks
    • Zoos
  • State Activities
    • Beaches
    • Camping
    • Hiking
  • Live Leisurely
    • Learn Languages
    • How To Say Cheers
  • Search
  • Home
  • State Attractions
    • Amusement Parks
    • Aquariums
    • Hot Springs
    • Waterfalls
    • Water Parks
    • Zoos
  • State Activities
    • Beaches
    • Camping
    • Hiking
  • Live Leisurely
    • Learn Languages
    • How To Say Cheers
  • Search
Cheers in Dutch

How To Say Cheers in Dutch

By

The dutch enjoy toasting just as much as every other country and it’s no surprise there are several terms they use depending what they are giving cheers to. When you visit the Netherlands you’ll often find people socializing, touching glasses, and giving thanks in small cozy pubs. If you want to join the fun here are some terms you can use.

Cheers in Dutch

Proost – The meaning for this word is “to health”. Proost is the most popular terms for cheers in the Netherlands and the Dutch aren’t afraid to use it several times a night to get the party started.

Sante – In a more formal setting where wine is being served, Sante is the perferred term to use.

Summary of Dutch Cheers Drinking Toasts

The Dutch are known for their love of toasting. Toasting is seen as an important part of social gatherings, such as dinners and parties, where friends come together to enjoy each other’s company. In the Netherlands, drinking toasts often involve a lot of enthusiasm, with everyone raising their glasses in unison and shouting out a toast before taking a sip from their drinks.

Dutch drinking toasts usually begin with “Proost!” which means “Cheers!” or “To your health!”. This is followed by the name of the person being honored or celebrated (e.g., Proost op Jan!).

The phrase “Op je gezondheid” (“to your health”) is also commonly used among friends when making a toast during meals or parties.

Other popular phrases include “Gezelligheid” (“good times”), “Lang leve het leven” (“long live life”), and “Een lange en gelukkige reis” (“a long and happy journey”).

These expressions have become so ingrained in Dutch culture that they even appear on beer bottles and advertising campaigns promoting alcohol consumption responsibly. No matter what kind of gathering it may be, it’s likely you’ll hear some sort of Dutch drinking toast at least once – so raise your glass high and join in on the fun!

Learn how to say cheers in different languages

Previous Post: «Cheers in Hawaiian How To Say Cheers in Hawaiian
Next Post: How To Say Cheers in Portuguese Cheers in Portuguese»

Primary Sidebar

Country Drinking Toasts

  • How To Say Cheers in Arabic
  • How To Say Cheers in Chinese
  • How To Say Cheers in Croatian
  • How To Say Cheers in Czech
  • How To Say Cheers in Dutch
  • How To Say Cheers in French
  • How To Say Cheers in German
  • How To Say Cheers in Greek
  • How To Say Cheers in Hawaiian
  • How To Say Cheers in Hebrew
  • How To Say Cheers in Hungarian
  • How To Say Cheers in Icelandic
  • How To Say Cheers in Irish
  • How To Say Cheers in Italian
  • How To Say Cheers in Japanese
  • How To Say Cheers in Korean
  • How To Say Cheers in Mandarin
  • How To Say Cheers in Mexican
  • How To Say Cheers in Norwegian
  • How To Say Cheers in Polish
  • How To Say Cheers in Portuguese
  • How To Say Cheers in Russian
  • How To Say Cheers in Serbian
  • How To Say Cheers in Spanish
  • How To Say Cheers in Swedish

Footer

State Travel Guides

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer

Disclosure: State Travel Guides is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

What To Do

  • All Activities
  • Amusement Parks
  • Aquariums
  • Attractions
  • Beaches
  • Camping
  • Dining Out
  • Golf Courses
  • Hiking
  • Hot Springs
  • Hotels
  • Recreation
  • Water Parks
  • Zoos

State Travel Guides

  • All Life Hacks
  • Learn Languages
  • Making Money
  • Travel Planning

Copyright © 2025 · Leisurely Lifestyle | Sitemap