Võiotsetena

Võiotsetena is an Estonian term that translates roughly to "butter fingers" or "clumsy hands" in English. It refers to a person who is prone to dropping things, fumbling with objects, or generally being uncoordinated with their hands. This can manifest in various everyday situations, such as spilling drinks, dropping utensils, or struggling to pick up small items.

The term is often used lightheartedly to describe minor instances of clumsiness. It's not typically considered a serious medical condition, but rather a descriptive phrase for someone's manual dexterity, or lack thereof. While some individuals might be naturally more prone to being "võiotsetena," it can also be a temporary state, perhaps due to fatigue, distraction, or even nervousness.

In Estonian culture, the phrase is common and understood by most speakers. It can be used both to describe oneself ("Ma olen täna mingi võiotsetena" - "I'm a bit butter-fingered today") or to comment on someone else's actions ("Vaata, ta on jälle võiotsetena!" - "Look, he's butter-fingered again!"). The connotation is generally one of mild amusement rather than strong criticism.