Raising a glass in Switzerland is all about connection and good spirits. Whether you are sipping a glass of Chasselas wine or local Swiss lager or sharing a meal with locals, knowing how to say Prost! will immediately break the ice and bring a smile to the table.
In Switzerland, drinking culture centers around clinking glasses gently while repeating everyone's name around the table. Learning this local expression ensures you toast like a true insider wherever your travels take you!
Most Common Ways to Say Cheers
Swiss German; Alemannic; Alsatian
Proscht!
[prohst]
Common informal German toast; “Zum Wohl” is a more formal alternative.
German
Prost!
[prohst]
Common informal German toast used German-speaking countries.
More expression(s) You Might Hear in Switzerland
German
Gesundheit!
[geh-ZOONT-hite]
Literally “health”; in German, this is more commonly said after a sneeze than used as a toast.
Quick Facts About Switzerland
Capital city:
Bern
National / Official language(s):
German
French
Italian
Switzerland