Signification
Everyone has their own unique opinion.
Contexte culturel
Lithuanians value 'savo nuomonė' (one's own opinion) very highly. In history, this was a way to resist being told what to do by outsiders. Similar proverbs exist in Latvian (Cik galvu, tik prātu), showing a shared cultural heritage of valuing individual intellect. In Lithuanian internet culture, this phrase is often used to end long, pointless arguments in comment sections. In Lithuanian schools, teachers use this to encourage students to find their own unique way to solve a problem.
Use it to be polite
If you don't want to argue, just say this phrase and smile. It's a very polite way to end a debate.
Don't forget the -ų
If you say 'galvos' or 'protai', Lithuanians will understand you, but it will sound very 'foreign'. Practice the -ų sound!
Signification
Everyone has their own unique opinion.
Use it to be polite
If you don't want to argue, just say this phrase and smile. It's a very polite way to end a debate.
Don't forget the -ų
If you say 'galvos' or 'protai', Lithuanians will understand you, but it will sound very 'foreign'. Practice the -ų sound!
The Pause
Add a tiny pause after 'galvų' to make it sound more natural and rhythmic, like a real Lithuanian speaker.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words using the correct Genitive Plural form.
Kiek ______, tiek ______.
The words 'kiek' and 'tiek' require the Genitive Plural case, which ends in -ų.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Kiek galvų, tiek protų'?
You and your friends are arguing about which movie to watch.
The proverb is used to acknowledge that people have different opinions and tastes.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Man nepatinka ši daina. B: O man ji labai graži! A: Na, ______.
This is the perfect response to a difference in musical taste.
Match the Lithuanian word to its English literal meaning.
Match the following:
These are the literal translations of the components of the proverb.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesKiek ______, tiek ______.
The words 'kiek' and 'tiek' require the Genitive Plural case, which ends in -ų.
You and your friends are arguing about which movie to watch.
The proverb is used to acknowledge that people have different opinions and tastes.
A: Man nepatinka ši daina. B: O man ji labai graži! A: Na, ______.
This is the perfect response to a difference in musical taste.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the literal translations of the components of the proverb.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNot at all! While it is an old proverb, it is used every day in modern Lithuania, from TV shows to business meetings.
Yes, it is neutral and respectful. It shows you are wise and understand that people have different views.
In many old languages, 'head' was used to count people (like 'per capita' in Latin). It's just a traditional way of speaking.
Sometimes people just say 'Kiek galvų...' and let the other person finish the thought in their mind.
Expressions liées
Kiek žmonių, tiek nuomonių
synonymAs many people, so many opinions.
Savo galva galvoti
builds onTo think with one's own head.
Visiems neįtiksi
similarYou can't please everyone.
Viena galva gerai, dvi – geriau
contrastOne head is good, two are better.
