Raising a glass in South Africa is all about connection and good spirits. Whether you are sipping a glass of Pinotage wine or a cold Castle Lager or sharing a meal with locals, knowing how to say Cheers! will immediately break the ice and bring a smile to the table.
In South Africa, drinking culture centers around gathering around a braai (barbecue) under the sunny African sky. Learning this local expression ensures you toast like a true insider wherever your travels take you!
Most Common Ways to Say Cheers
English
Cheers!
[cheerz]
Afrikaans
Gesondheid!
[geh-SOOND-hayt]
Afrikaans for “health.”
Quick Facts About South Africa
Capital city:
Pretoria
National / Official language(s):
Afrikaans
English
Tsonga
(Xitsonga)
Tswana
Venda
(Tshivenda)
Zulu
(IsiZulu)
Xhosa
(IsiXhosa)
South Africa