Significado
Common toast.
Contexto cultural
Toasting is not a one-time event. Throughout a long meal, people will say 'Στην υγεία μας' multiple times, especially when a new dish or a new bottle of wine arrives. In Greece, failing to make eye contact while toasting can be seen as a sign that you are hiding something or are not genuinely wishing the person well. Toasting with water is widely considered bad luck. If you don't drink alcohol, it's better to just raise your glass without clinking, or clink very lightly while acknowledging the superstition. While 'Άσπρο πάτο' exists, it's actually less common than in the US or UK. Greeks prefer to sip and savor their drinks over several hours.
The 'Re' Factor
Add 'ρε παιδιά' (re paidia) at the end to sound 100% more like a local. 'Στην υγειά μας, ρε παιδιά!'
Don't be the first to drink
In a group, wait for someone to initiate the toast. Drinking before the toast is sometimes seen as being too eager or impolite.
Significado
Common toast.
The 'Re' Factor
Add 'ρε παιδιά' (re paidia) at the end to sound 100% more like a local. 'Στην υγειά μας, ρε παιδιά!'
Don't be the first to drink
In a group, wait for someone to initiate the toast. Drinking before the toast is sometimes seen as being too eager or impolite.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word for a standard toast with friends.
Στην ______ μας!
The standard toast is 'Στην υγεία μας'.
You are toasting your boss, Mr. Nikos. Which is most appropriate?
Which phrase should you use?
The formal 'σας' and the full 'υγεία' are best for professional or respectful contexts.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Someone just dropped a glass and it broke. What do you say?
Greeks say 'Στην υγειά μας' when something minor breaks to imply that health is what matters most.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
When to say 'Στην υγεία μας'
Social
- • Taverna
- • Bar
- • Home dinner
Celebration
- • Weddings
- • Name days
- • New Year
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosΣτην ______ μας!
The standard toast is 'Στην υγεία μας'.
Which phrase should you use?
The formal 'σας' and the full 'υγεία' are best for professional or respectful contexts.
Someone just dropped a glass and it broke. What do you say?
Greeks say 'Στην υγειά μας' when something minor breaks to imply that health is what matters most.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasGenerally, no. Greeks don't toast with coffee. It's reserved for alcoholic beverages or occasionally soft drinks at a party.
Both are correct. 'Υγεία' is the formal dictionary form. 'Υγειά' is the common spoken form used in toasts.
If the table is huge, you don't have to reach across. Just raise your glass toward the people further away and make eye contact.
You can say 'Στην υγεία μου' (To my health), but it's much less common. Greeks view drinking as a social activity.
Frases relacionadas
Γεια μας
synonymCheers (short form)
Στην υγειά σου
specialized formTo your health (singular)
Να ζήσετε
similarMay you live
Χρόνια πολλά
similarMany years
