phrase General Slang

iechyd da

· phrase · welsh

Cheers — literally 'good health.'

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The Welsh toast you raise before the first sip. Literally 'good health' (iechyd = health, da = good). Pronounced roughly 'YACH-ee-da' with that throaty 'ch' Welsh does so well. Used by Welsh speakers and English speakers alike when the pints land.

“Iechyd da, boys — first round's on me.”
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iechyd da In A Sentence

Iechyd da, boys — first round's on me.

Origin & Usage

Welsh language; standard drinking toast.

Variants iechyd da i chi
Tags #welsh#wales#drinking#toast#language

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