Signification
A common toast when drinking.
Contexte culturel
The 'Eye Contact' rule is paramount. Failing to look someone in the eye while saying 'Tavo sveikata!' can be interpreted as a lack of trust or friendship. Clinking non-alcoholic drinks is generally acceptable among younger generations, but some older Lithuanians still believe you should only clink with alcohol. The order of toasting often follows age or status. Even in informal settings, people might wait for the eldest or the host to say the first 'Sveikata!' It is common to say 'Į sveikatą!' when someone sneezes, but 'Tavo sveikata!' is almost exclusively reserved for drinking.
The Eye Contact Rule
Always look the person in the eye. It's the most important part of the toast in Lithuania.
Don't Cross Arms
When clinking with a group, make sure your arm doesn't cross over someone else's arm. It's considered bad luck.
Signification
A common toast when drinking.
The Eye Contact Rule
Always look the person in the eye. It's the most important part of the toast in Lithuania.
Don't Cross Arms
When clinking with a group, make sure your arm doesn't cross over someone else's arm. It's considered bad luck.
Add a Name
Adding the person's name ('Tavo sveikata, Andriau!') makes you sound much more fluent and friendly.
Non-alcoholic toasts
It is perfectly fine to say 'Tavo sveikata!' with a glass of gira (kvass) or juice.
Teste-toi
You are at a bar with your best friend, Tomas. Which toast is most appropriate?
Raising your glass to Tomas, you say:
'Tavo sveikata!' is the perfect informal toast for a close friend.
Complete the toast using the correct form of 'your' (informal).
_______ sveikata, Egle!
'Tavo' is the informal 'your' used for toasting a friend.
Match the toast to the correct person.
1. Your Boss, 2. Your Brother, 3. A group of strangers
Formal for boss, informal for brother, general for a group.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: Su gimtadieniu! Štai tavo gėrimas. B: Ačiū! Na, _________!
A toast is the natural response after receiving a drink for a celebration.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use which toast
Informal (Friend)
- • Tavo sveikata!
- • Būk sveikas!
Formal (Boss)
- • Jūsų sveikata!
- • Į jūsų sveikatą!
General (Group)
- • Į sveikatą!
- • Būkime sveiki!
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesRaising your glass to Tomas, you say:
'Tavo sveikata!' is the perfect informal toast for a close friend.
_______ sveikata, Egle!
'Tavo' is the informal 'your' used for toasting a friend.
1. Your Boss, 2. Your Brother, 3. A group of strangers
Formal for boss, informal for brother, general for a group.
A: Su gimtadieniu! Štai tavo gėrimas. B: Ačiū! Na, _________!
A toast is the natural response after receiving a drink for a celebration.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, 'Tavo' is singular. For a group, use 'Jūsų sveikata!' or the general 'Į sveikatą!'.
Technically yes, but some traditionalists might find it slightly odd as toasts are usually for 'special' drinks.
You can say 'Ačiū' (Thank you) and then repeat 'Tavo sveikata!' or 'Į sveikatą!'.
Yes, it is the direct equivalent of 'Cheers' in a drinking context.
It is informal because of the word 'Tavo'. Use 'Jūsų' for formal situations.
It's better to use 'Į sveikatą!' for sneezes. 'Tavo sveikata!' is specifically for drinking.
Not unless someone says 'Iki dugno!'. Usually, a sip is enough.
Only if you are very close friends with your business partners. Otherwise, stick to 'Į jūsų sveikatą!'.
'Į sveikatą!' is the most common overall, but 'Tavo sveikata!' is the most common personal toast.
Some people just say 'Būkim!' (Let's be [healthy]!).
Expressions liées
Į sveikatą!
similarTo health!
Būk sveikas!
similarBe healthy!
Iki dugno!
builds onTo the bottom!
Už tave!
synonymFor you!
Skanaus!
contrastEnjoy your meal!
