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What does Nazdrovia actually mean?

Question by liliabvbio: someone knows what Nazdrovia means?

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Answer by kitty
I thought it meant “Cheers!”

Two men drinking beer
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Answer by RussianCatSima
Usually: “Na zdorovie” means in Russian “For your health” and it is the same as “you are welcome” when someone is expressing gratitude for given food or a drink.
Suppose, I gave you a dinner, you said “Thanks, it was great”
And I say “Na Zdorovie” (hope, it is good for your health)
Just a Russian polite formula.
There is a drinking toast “Za vashe zdorovie!”
Means “drinking, wishing to your health”
Perhaps, in polish that toast sounds different.

Answer by wize woman
“to good health” or “for good health” in Russian.
I hope it helps.

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Comments ( 5 )

  1. Pat says

    Years ago I was told by a college student from Croatia that it meant “Cheers” or “To your health”

    Reply
  2. ivi says

    In Slovakia we use the phrase Na zdravie (meaning to your health) either as a toast or when somebody sneezes.

    Reply
  3. Rich P says

    Yes, Nazdrovia means Naz drove her, her friend Naz drove her to her other boy friends house, not yours. It means that she isn’t your girl anymore. Hate to let you in on it.

    Sincerely,
    Naz

    Reply
    • bigdogg says

      bro what lmao

      Reply
      • PutinPow says

        The English translation is “nice driveway”.

        Reply

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