Cheers
Meaning: A British multipurpose word meaning 'thanks,' 'goodbye,' or a toast
Perhaps the most versatile word in British English. 'Cheers' can mean thank you, goodbye, or be used as a toast when drinking. Often combined: 'Cheers, mate' (thanks), 'Cheers, then' (goodbye).
Examples
- Cheers, mate!' (thanks) 谢啦,伙计!=感谢¡Gracias, colega! = agradecimientoありがとう、相棒!=感謝거스름돈 여기 있습니다.' '고마워!
- Cheers, see you later.' (goodbye) 回见了。=告别Hasta luego. = despedidaじゃあね、また後で。=別れ나중에 보자.' '그래, 잘 가!
- Cheers!' (when toasting drinks) 干杯!=喝酒时¡Salud! = al brindar乾杯!=飲み物で다 같이 건배!' (잔을 들며)
- Cheers for that.谢谢你做的那件事。Gracias por eso.それありがとう。알려줘서 고마워.
Pronunciation
/tʃɪəz/
Usage Guide
Context: thanks, goodbye, toasting
Tone: friendly, casual
✓ Do Say
- Cheers!谢谢!/干杯!¡Gracias! / ¡Salud!ありがとう!/乾杯!고마워! / 건배!
- Cheers, mate.谢啦,伙计。Gracias, colega.ありがとう、相棒。고마워, 친구.
- Cheers for that.那件事谢啦。Gracias por eso.それありがとう。그거 고마워.
✗ Don't Say
- Very casual非常口语化Muy coloquialとてもカジュアル미국 사람들은 건배 의미로만 알 수 있습니다
- Multiple meanings有多重含义Tiene múltiples significados複数の意味がある격식 있는 자리에서는 'thank you'를 쓰세요
Common Mistakes
- Context determines meaning (thanks vs. goodbye vs. toast)
- Not formal
Origin & History
Originally a drinking toast, expanded to mean thanks and goodbye in British English.
Etymology: From 'good cheer'
First recorded: British, 20th century for thanks/goodbye usage
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: British daily life; Pub culture
Regional notes: Very British. Also used in Australia. Less common in American English.
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