In German
Zum Wohl!
Meaning: cheers, to your health (formal toast)
Formal or informal? More formal and polite than “Prost!”, fitting for business dinners, weddings, or toasts with people you don't know well. Literally “to [your] well-being”.
Example sentences
ZumWohl,meineDamenundHerren!
Cheers, ladies and gentlemen!
WirhebendieGläser:zumWohl!
We raise our glasses: cheers!
ZumWohlaufdasneueJahr!
To the new year!
Common mistake
Don't use “Zum Wohl” casually with close friends at a bar — it can sound stiff there; “Prost!” is the everyday toast among friends.
Quick check
Which formal toast means “to your health”, used in business or formal settings?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Is “Zum Wohl” the same as “Prost”?
Similar meaning, but “Zum Wohl” is more formal and polite, while “Prost” is the everyday casual toast.
When should I use “Zum Wohl” instead of “Prost”?
At business dinners, formal toasts, or with people you don't know well.