How do you use "Sláinte" in a sentence?

Sláinte!' (raising a glass) Sláinte mhaith!' (Good health!) Here's to you—sláinte! Sláinte, everyone!

Sláinte

Q: What does "Sláinte" mean?

An Irish toast meaning 'Health' or 'Cheers' The traditional Irish Gaelic toast, meaning 'health.' Used when raising glasses, similar to 'cheers.' Pronounced 'SLAHN-cha.'

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Meaning: An Irish toast meaning 'Health' or 'Cheers'

爱尔兰的祝酒词，意为'健康'或'干杯'

Brindis irlandés que significa 'Salud'

「健康」「乾杯」を意味するアイルランドの乾杯の言葉

'건강' 또는 '건배'를 뜻하는 아일랜드식 건배사

The traditional Irish Gaelic toast, meaning 'health.' Used when raising glasses, similar to 'cheers.' Pronounced 'SLAHN-cha.'

传统的爱尔兰盖尔语祝酒词，意为'健康'。举杯时使用，类似于'cheers'。发音为'SLAHN-cha'。

El brindis tradicional en gaélico irlandés, que significa 'salud'. Se usa al levantar las copas, similar a 'cheers'. Se pronuncia 'SLAHN-cha'.

「健康」を意味するアイルランド・ゲール語の伝統的な乾杯の言葉。グラスを上げる時に使い、「cheers」に似ています。発音は「スローンチャ」。

아일랜드 게일어의 전통적인 건배사로 '건강'을 의미한다. 잔을 들 때 'cheers'와 비슷하게 사용된다. 발음은 '슬론처(SLAHN-cha)'.

Examples

Sláinte!' (raising a glass)
干杯！＝举杯时
¡Salud! = levantando la copa
スローンチャ！＝グラスを上げて
슬론처! (잔을 들며)
Sláinte mhaith!' (Good health!)
祝你身体健康！
¡Buena salud!
スローンチャ・ヴァー！＝ご健康を！
슬론처 바! (건강을 위하여!)
Here's to you—sláinte!
敬你——干杯！
¡Por ti, salud!
あなたに乾杯——スローンチャ！
당신을 위해—슬론처!
Sláinte, everyone!
大家干杯！
¡Salud a todos!
皆さん、乾杯！
여러분, 건배!

Pronunciation

/ˈslɑːntʃə/

Usage Guide

Context: toasting, pubs, Irish celebrations

Tone: celebratory, warm, Irish

✓ Do Say

Sláinte!
干杯！
¡Salud!
乾杯！
슬론처!
Sláinte mhaith!
祝健康！
¡Buena salud!
ご健康を！
슬론처 바!
Sláinte to you!
敬你一杯！
¡Salud por ti!
あなたに乾杯！
당신의 건강을 위해!

✗ Don't Say

Pronounced 'SLAHN-cha'
发音为'SLAHN-cha'
Se pronuncia 'SLAHN-cha'
発音は「スローンチャ（SLAHN-cha）」
발음은 '슬론처(SLAHN-cha)'
Irish context
用于爱尔兰语境
Contexto irlandés
アイルランドの文脈で使われる
아일랜드적 맥락에서 사용

Common Mistakes

Pronounced 'SLAHN-cha' not 'SLANT'
Used when toasting, not as a greeting

Origin & History

Irish Gaelic word for 'health.' The traditional Irish toast, now commonly used in British pubs and known throughout the UK.

Etymology: Irish Gaelic 'sláinte' = health

First recorded: Irish Gaelic, traditional

Cultural Context

Era: Traditional Irish

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal in Ireland

Pop culture: Irish pub culture; St. Patrick's Day

Regional notes: Quintessentially Irish. Known worldwide through Irish diaspora.

Variations

SláinteSláinte mhaithSlàinte (Scottish)