interjection
cheers, to your health
B1
Prost: interjection used when toasting, meaning 'cheers' or 'to your health'. Used informally when clinking glasses in celebrations or friendly gatherings. Not a verb, no auxiliary or reflexive form. Common in German-speaking countries; similar to 'chin-chin' in Spanish. Usually exclaimed: Prost!
Examples
Die Gäste riefen 'Prost!', nachdem der Gastgeber das Glas hob, obwohl einige Besucher nicht trinken konnten.
The guests shouted 'Cheers!' after the host raised his glass, although some visitors could not drink.
Prost!
Cheers!
Prost — auf dein neues Zuhause!
Cheers — to your new home!
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine clinking glasses and the word 'prost' ringing in the air like a bell.
Sounds like English 'prost' -> 'toast' (both short punchy sounds).
Notes
Commonly used when toasting. Informal and widespread across German-speaking countries; often used in social drinking contexts.