Drinking alcohol has a long tradition in Slovakia and plays a significant role in many cultural events. Whether you attend celebrations (weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, special days) or just day-to-day events like spending time with friends it's nice to know how to say cheers and related expressions in Slovakia.
Most Common Ways to Say Cheers
Slovak
Na zdravie!
[Naz-dra-vie]
To your health
Slovak
Do dna!
[doh DNAH]
Literally “to the bottom”; often means to finish the drink.
Slovak
Na Ex!
[nah EKS]
Informal: drink the glass in one go.
More expression(s) You Might Hear in Slovakia
Slovak
Do riti sa mi pozeraj!
[doh RIT-ee sah mee PO-zeh-rai]
Informal / humorous Slovak expression.
Slovak
Nech že-nám je dobre!
[nekh ZHEE-nahm yeh DOH-breh]
Slovak celebratory toast.
Slovak
Anóda Katóda Bum Zem!
[ah-NO-dah kah-TO-dah boom ZEM]
Fun Czech/Slovak electronics-themed toast.
Quick Facts About Slovakia
Capital city:
Bratislava
National / Official language(s):
Slovak
Other spoken language(s):
Hungarian
(10%)
Czech
(Neighboring country)
Ukrainian
(Neighboring country)
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