Raising a glass in Hungary is all about connection and good spirits. Whether you are sipping a glass of Tokaji wine or a shot of fiery Unicum or sharing a meal with locals, knowing how to say Egészségedre! will immediately break the ice and bring a smile to the table.
In Hungary, drinking culture centers around a tongue-twister of a word that instantly earns you major respect from locals. Learning this local expression ensures you toast like a true insider wherever your travels take you!
Most Common Ways to Say Cheers
Hungarian
Egészségedre!
[EH-gaysh-shay-ged-reh]
To your health.
Hungarian
Fenékig
[Fehn-eh-keg]
Literally “to the bottom”; an invitation to finish the glass.
Quick Facts About Hungary
Capital city:
Budapest
National / Official language(s):
Hungarian
Other spoken language(s):
German
(Neighboring country)
Slovak
(Neighboring country)
Serbian
(Neighboring country)
English
(Big cities e.g. Budapest)
Hungary