मतलब
Being very skilled at manual work.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'Urob si sám' (Do It Yourself) magazine was a staple in every household during the 70s and 80s, cementing the 'golden hands' ideal. Slovaks and Czechs share this idiom ('Zlaté české ručičky'). It is a point of national pride in both countries. In villages, having golden hands is often more respected than having a university degree, as it implies you can contribute to the community's physical needs. The phrase is seeing a revival among young people interested in 'handmade' products and artisanal markets.
The Diminutive Power
Use 'zlaté ručičky' to sound more native and warm when praising a family member.
Sarcasm Alert
If you say this after someone drops something, it's an insult. Watch the facial expression!
मतलब
Being very skilled at manual work.
The Diminutive Power
Use 'zlaté ručičky' to sound more native and warm when praising a family member.
Sarcasm Alert
If you say this after someone drops something, it's an insult. Watch the facial expression!
Professional Use
Writing this in a review for a plumber or dentist in Slovakia will get them more business than a 5-star rating alone.
The 'Majster' Title
Often paired with the word 'Majster'. You can say 'Vy ste majster, máte zlaté ruky!'
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word in the idiom.
Môj dedko opravil staré hodiny. On má zlaté ______.
The idiom is 'mať zlaté ruky' (to have golden hands).
Which situation is the best for using this idiom?
When would you say 'Máš zlaté ruky'?
Baking is a manual skill/craft, which fits the idiom perfectly.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Pozri, opravil som tvoj bicykel! B: Fíha, ty máš naozaj ______ ______!
The context of fixing a bike requires the idiom for handiness.
Match the person to the phrase.
Match 'Zlaté ruky' to the most likely person:
A surgeon relies on extreme manual precision, making them a prime candidate for this praise.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Positive vs Negative
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासMôj dedko opravil staré hodiny. On má zlaté ______.
The idiom is 'mať zlaté ruky' (to have golden hands).
When would you say 'Máš zlaté ruky'?
Baking is a manual skill/craft, which fits the idiom perfectly.
A: Pozri, opravil som tvoj bicykel! B: Fíha, ty máš naozaj ______ ______!
The context of fixing a bike requires the idiom for handiness.
Match 'Zlaté ruky' to the most likely person:
A surgeon relies on extreme manual precision, making them a prime candidate for this praise.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, absolutely! It is gender-neutral. 'Ona má zlaté ruky' is very common.
No, that is not an idiom in Slovak. It's always gold.
Usually no. It's for physical/manual tasks. For programming, use 'šikovný' or 'expert'.
No, adults use it for each other too as a more affectionate version of the idiom.
The opposite is 'mať obe ruky ľavé' (to have both hands left).
It's better to use 'manuálna zručnosť' on a resume, but you can use the idiom in the interview.
No, it only refers to their skill, though the proverb 'Remeslo má zlaté dno' suggests skill leads to wealth.
No, that's not a standard idiom. Stick to 'ruky'.
Yes, many folk and even some pop songs use it to describe hardworking Slovak people.
You say 'Mal zlaté ruky'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Remeslo má zlaté dno
builds onA craft has a golden foundation/bottom.
Byť šikovný
similarTo be clever/skillful.
Mať obe ruky ľavé
contrastTo have two left hands.
Vševedko
specialized formA know-it-all or someone who can do everything.
