Learn Dutch: Proost!

The double oo in Dutch makes a long 'o' sound. It sounds very similar to the 'oa' in the English word 'boat'. Be careful not to pronounce it like the 'oo' in the English word 'boot'!

Is Proost only used when drinking, or can it mean other things?

Proost is strictly used for toasting with drinks, just like 'Cheers!' in English. If you want to say 'cheers' as a casual way of saying 'thank you' or 'goodbye', you would not use proost.

Is there a verb form of this word, like 'to toast' in English?

Yes! The verb form is proosten, which means 'to toast' or 'to drink to'. For example, if you want to say 'we toast' or 'we are toasting', you would say wij proosten.