The Christmas holidays are almost here, and what better time to share a few real Russian toasts? Many people think Russians say “Na zdorovye,” but that’s actually a myth. We don’t toast like that in everyday life.
Here are a few short, real Russian toasts you can use at any festive table:
За нас! — To us!
За любовь! — To love!
За встречу! — To this get-together!
За друзей! — To friends!
За семью! — To family!
За удачу! — To good luck!
За вечер! — To the evening!
За мир! — To peace!
За добрых людей! — To kind people!
За радость! — To joy!
За здоровье! — To health!
In Russian toasts, the thing/idea we are drinking for (luck, friends, health, etc.) is always in the Accusative case.
This is a helpful detail for anyone studying Russian grammar or practicing simple Russian phrases.
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