prosit

[ English proh-sit, -zit ]

interjection

1. (used as a toast to wish good health to one's drinking companions.)

prosit

/ ˈproːzɪt /

interjection

1. good health! cheers!

Word History and Origins

Origin of prosit¹

First recorded in 1840–50; from German, from Latin: literally, “may it benefit,” 3rd-person singular present subjunctive of prodesse “to benefit”

Word History and Origins

Origin of prosit¹

German, from Latin, literally: may it prove beneficial

Example Sentences

After that he began to sing in a low voice, and before each fresh cup as he raised it he cried aloud "Prosit, Adam!"

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So she sought Mrs. Svenska, and requested that lady to take her clothing from the line and to chain up that brute Prosit.

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I involuntarily cried "Prosit und Gesundheit" as we whizzed through them.

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I haf put t'e bacillus of perfect vine into t'e new grape juice, and I svear it's—Prosit, dead eyes!

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Then they cried, “Prosit” and clinked, so that the fine glass emitted a bell-like sound.

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