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Золотые руки (Zolotye ruki)

Meaning: You're wonderfully skilled with your hands — a true master at making and fixing things.

Language: Russian

Literally: Golden hands

Category: Compliment

Origin: Russian praise for anyone who can build or repair just about anything.

More compliments & insults — Compliment

  • 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.
  • Eline sağlık — Praise and thanks to someone — especially a cook — for something made beautifully by hand.
  • És uma joia — You're a gem — a precious, lovely person.
  • Tu es mon rayon de soleil — A warm way to tell someone they brighten your day.

More Russian compliments & insults

  • Без царя в голове (Bez tsarya v golove) — Foolish and reckless — with no one in charge upstairs.
  • Ты умница (ty umnitsa) — You're bright, clever, and admirable — said warmly of someone who handles things well.
  • У тебя золотые руки (u tebya zolotye ruki) — You're extraordinarily skilled — able to make or fix anything with your hands.

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