Those who know many languages live as many lives as the languages they know (Czech proverb)
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Meaning · English
Knowing multiple languages enriches one's life experiences
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Biết nhiều ngôn ngữ giúp trải nghiệm cuộc sống phong phú hơn
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Literally: living multiple lives through language
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “List of proverbial phrases” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Those who know many languages live as many lives as the languages they know (Czech proverb)” mean?
Knowing multiple languages enriches one's life experiences Literally: living multiple lives through language
Is “Those who know many languages live as many lives as the languages they know (Czech proverb)” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.