Душа в душу
Dusha v dushu
Word-for-word
"Soul into soul"
English equivalent
"To live in perfect harmony / Hand in glove"
What does it mean?
To live in perfect harmony or get along extremely well with someone.
Example in use
Russian
Они живут душа в душу уже двадцать лет.
Translation
They have been living in perfect harmony for twenty years.
When to use
Use this to describe close friends, married couples, or partners who have a deep, conflict-free connection. It implies a high level of empathy and mutual understanding.
Origin & cultural note
This reflects the Russian emphasis on emotional depth ("dusha" - soul). It implies that the connection is not just superficial but deep-rooted and spiritual, suggesting that the two people are "of one soul".
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