egészségükre

Egészségükre is a Hungarian toast expression meaning “to their health.” It is spoken when raising a glass to wish good health to a group of people, rather than to a single person.

Linguistic background: the phrase is formed from egészség (health) combined with the possessive plural suffix -ük and the preposition -re, yielding egészségükre, literally “to their health.” The singular counterpart for one person is egészségére (to his/her health), while a casual alternative when addressing one person is egészségedre (to your health).

Usage and nuances: egészségükre is used specifically when toasting to the health of several recipients. In a toast to a single person, you would typically say egészségére or, in informal speech, egészségedre. The expression is common in both formal and informal settings and can be used at meals, celebrations, or any social gathering where a group is being honored or wished well.

Cultural note: toasts are a familiar element of Hungarian social etiquette, and saying egészségükre while raising your glass is a conventional way to acknowledge the group’s well-being. Maintaining polite eye contact and clinking glasses are common accompanying practices, though customs can vary by occasion and region.