How do you use "Cheers" in a sentence?

Here's your change.' 'Cheers! I'll see you later.' 'Cheers, mate! Cheers everyone!' (raising glass) Cheers for letting me know.

Cheers

Q: What does "Cheers" mean?

Thank you; goodbye; a toast An incredibly versatile British word used as a casual thank you, an informal goodbye, or when raising glasses. Its warmth and brevity make it ubiquitous in British daily life.

Slang Term BritishAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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Meaning: Thank you; goodbye; a toast

英式多用途词汇，意为'谢谢''再见'或'干杯'

Palabra británica multiusos que significa 'gracias', 'adiós' o un brindis

イギリスの万能な言葉で「ありがとう」「さようなら」「乾杯」を意味する

고마워; 잘 가; 건배 (영국식 만능 표현)

An incredibly versatile British word used as a casual thank you, an informal goodbye, or when raising glasses. Its warmth and brevity make it ubiquitous in British daily life.

可能是英式英语中最万能的词。'Cheers'可以表示感谢、告别，或者在喝酒时用来干杯。经常组合使用：'Cheers, mate'（谢谢）、'Cheers, then'（那再见了）。

Quizás la palabra más versátil del inglés británico. 'Cheers' puede significar gracias, adiós, o usarse como brindis al beber. Se combina frecuentemente: 'Cheers, mate' (gracias), 'Cheers, then' (entonces adiós).

おそらくイギリス英語で最も万能な言葉です。「Cheers」はありがとう、さようなら、または飲み物で乾杯する時に使えます。よく組み合わせて使います：「Cheers, mate」（ありがとう）、「Cheers, then」（じゃあね）。

Cheers는 가볍게 '고마워'라는 의미, 비격식적인 '잘 가'라는 의미, 또는 잔을 부딪칠 때 '건배'로 사용되는 영국의 매우 다재다능한 표현입니다. 따뜻하고 간결해서 영국인의 일상생활에서 어디서나 들을 수 있습니다.

Examples

Here's your change.' 'Cheers!
谢啦，伙计！＝感谢
¡Gracias, colega! = agradecimiento
ありがとう、相棒！＝感謝
거스름돈 여기요.' '고마워요!
I'll see you later.' 'Cheers, mate!
回见了。＝告别
Hasta luego. = despedida
じゃあね、また後で。＝別れ
나중에 보자.' '고마워, 친구!
Cheers everyone!' (raising glass)
干杯！＝喝酒时
¡Salud! = al brindar
乾杯！＝飲み物で
다들 건배!' (잔을 들며)
Cheers for letting me know.
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, toasts, general

Tone: warm, casual, friendly

✓ 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

Americans may only recognize it as a toast
非常口语化
Muy coloquial
とてもカジュアル
미국 사람들은 건배 의미로만 알 수 있습니다
Use 'thank you' in formal contexts
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

Americans mainly use it only for toasts
British use it for thanks, goodbye, AND toasts

Origin & History

From the drinking toast 'cheers' (wishing good cheer), the word expanded in British English to become a general-purpose positive acknowledgment. Its brevity and warmth made it perfect for casual thanks and farewells.

Etymology: From 'good cheer' (happiness), used as toast, then generalized

First recorded: Toast usage centuries old; casual thanks from mid-20th century

Cultural Context

Era: Toast usage ancient; casual usage mid-20th century

Generation: All ages in UK

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: The American show 'Cheers' uses toast meaning; Ubiquitous in British daily life

Regional notes: Very British and Australian. Americans mainly use it only when toasting drinks.

Variations

CheersCheers mateCheers then