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Ты умница (ty umnitsa)

Meaning: You're bright, clever, and admirable — said warmly of someone who handles things well.

Language: Russian

Literally: You're a wiseling

Category: Compliment

Origin: Russian умница; a gender-flexible compliment for cleverness, often from older to younger.

More compliments & insults — Compliment

  • У тебя золотые руки (u tebya zolotye ruki) — You're extraordinarily skilled — able to make or fix anything with your hands.
  • Je bent een kanjer — You're a star — a champ and a wonderful person.
  • Золотые руки (Zolotye ruki) — You're wonderfully skilled with your hands — a true master at making and fixing things.
  • Χρυσό μου (Chrysó mou) — My darling — a tender term of endearment.
  • Sei un fenomeno — You're amazing — exceptionally good at what you do.
  • Eres la leche — You're the best — absolutely fantastic.

More Russian compliments & insults

  • Без царя в голове (Bez tsarya v golove) — Foolish and reckless — with no one in charge upstairs.

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