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FAQs
What do the Dutch say to toast? ›
If you want to say "Enjoy your meal" say "Eat smakelijk" and if you want to make a toast say "proost".
How do Dutch people toast? ›In case you meet some new drinking buddies in one of the city's cosy pubs, you might want to know how to toast in Dutch. Luckily it's fairly simple: Dutch men toast by clinking their glasses or bottles and saying proost (health).
What is the Dutch drinking salute? ›Luckily it's fairly simple here: Dutch (men mainly) toast by clinking their glasses or bottles and saying proost (health). It's crucial, however, that you look your drinking companion in the eye just as your glasses make contact even if you don't want to flirt or pull a bank job together.
How do you toast in Amsterdam? ›In Amsterdam, the locals will say “prost” before clinking their glassware (rhymes with “boast”).
What do Dutch people say before drinking? ›Some Dutchies (a.k.a. most students) use it lightly and always say 'Proost! ' while clinking glasses before drinking. Others only use 'Proost! ' during special occasions such as on a birthday, but then it's often said at the end of a speech.
How do you say cheers in Dutch drinking? ›(cheers in dutch)
What do Dutch people say before eating? ›The host will often indicate when you may begin eating. As people begin to eat, some may say "Eet Smakelijk” which means “Eat well and with taste”. It is polite to keep one's hands above the table until all have finished eating.
Why do the Dutch congratulate everyone? ›Everybody congratulating everybody
It is usual that you also congratulate the people who are close to the person who has the birthday. And since only close friends and relatives are usually invited to the party, the result is that everyone congratulates everyone else!
Dutch. Officially, to order a beer in Dutch you say Een bier, alsjeblieft, or “A beer, please.” However, the Dutch will often use the diminutive biertje in this phrase.
What alcohol is Dutch courage? ›The British did however develop a liking of the Dutch spirit Jenever (juniper). The Brits would consume copious amounts of the enlightened spirit to gain confidence before battle. Hence, Dutch Courage.
What do you say when toasting? ›
Raise your glass and saying something like, “Now lets all raise our glasses to. . . .” Many toasts include a wish for the future, such as “may your life together be full of love and laughter.” You can also use a quote here or tie the toast back into the themes of your speech.
What is a Dutch sprinkled toast called? ›They call the sprinkles hagelslag, which are shaken onto buttered toast ― and this is a common breakfast item, not just a rare treat. The sprinkles are usually chocolate, but sometimes come in other fruity flavors or even in the form of chocolate shavings.
What are the rules for toasting? ›The person proposing the toast stands, or raises a glass and asks for everyone's attention before launching into the toast. At the conclusion of the toast, everyone except the honoree(s) raises their glasses and drinks. The honoree acknowledges the toast with a smile or nod.
What is the famous line of the Dutch? ›The iconic quote "Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten" reflects the heartfelt theme of family sticking together in Lilo & Stitch.
What is the classic Dutch saying? ›Wie goed doet, goed ontmoet.
“Who does good, meets well.” If you do good, good will be done to you. This old Dutch proverb is still very true today. It means that if someone does good things for other people, that person can sometimes expect good things in return.