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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!
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of prosit1

German, from Latin, literally: may it prove beneficial
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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!"

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

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

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

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

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