뜻
To know something very well.
문화적 배경
The idiom reflects the Russian emphasis on 'mastery' and practical skill. In the Soviet era, technical expertise was highly glorified, and this phrase was often used to praise 'masters of labor.' In many former Soviet republics, this Russian idiom is used even in local languages (as a calque) because of the shared educational and cultural history. Classic authors like Tolstoy and Dostoevsky used this idiom to describe characters who were deeply familiar with their surroundings or each other, grounding the language in everyday reality. Young Russians use this idiom when talking about video games (knowing a map) or social media algorithms, showing how traditional language adapts to new technology.
Use it for confidence
If you want to sound like a local expert, use this phrase instead of just saying 'я хорошо знаю'.
Don't change the number
Even if you are talking about something very complex, it's always 'five' fingers, never 'ten'.
뜻
To know something very well.
Use it for confidence
If you want to sound like a local expert, use this phrase instead of just saying 'я хорошо знаю'.
Don't change the number
Even if you are talking about something very complex, it's always 'five' fingers, never 'ten'.
Body language
Sometimes Russians will actually hold up their hand or tap their fingers while saying this for emphasis.
셀프 테스트
Complete the idiom with the correct words.
Я вырос в этой деревне и знаю каждую тропинку как свои ___ ___.
The fixed idiom is 'как свои пять пальцев'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Choose the most natural sentence:
The reflexive pronoun 'свои' and the number 'пять' are essential components.
Match the person to the thing they likely know 'как свои пять пальцев'.
Match the pairs:
Professionals know their tools and materials perfectly.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
— Ты сможешь починить мой компьютер? — Конечно! Я ___ ___ ___ как свои пять пальцев.
The idiom is used with the verb 'знать' to express expertise.
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시각 학습 자료
Hand Idioms Across Languages
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Я вырос в этой деревне и знаю каждую тропинку как свои ___ ___.
The fixed idiom is 'как свои пять пальцев'.
Choose the most natural sentence:
The reflexive pronoun 'свои' and the number 'пять' are essential components.
Match the pairs:
Professionals know their tools and materials perfectly.
— Ты сможешь починить мой компьютер? — Конечно! Я ___ ___ ___ как свои пять пальцев.
The idiom is used with the verb 'знать' to express expertise.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It's grammatically correct but sounds less idiomatic. 'Свои' is the standard way to form this idiom.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss, your teacher, or your friends.
No, it can apply to people, skills, books, or any subject you know deeply.
It's just a cultural difference in how we visualize familiarity. Both mean the same thing.
Yes, but it's less common. 'Я не знаю его как свои пять пальцев' means you don't know him that well yet.
Yes, after the number 'пять' we use the genitive plural form of the noun.
No, that would be very funny but it's not a real idiom!
Usually 'город' (city), 'дорога' (road), or 'дело' (business/matter).
Yes, it shows confidence in your professional skills.
Make sure to soften the 'l' (ль) and put the stress on the first syllable: PAL-tsef.
관련 표현
знать назубок
similarTo know by heart (perfectly memorized).
знать вдоль и поперёк
synonymTo know length and breadth (inside out).
как рыба в воде
similarLike a fish in water.
тёмный лес
contrastDark forest (something completely unknown).
