Meaning
It is better to consult others.
Cultural Background
The proverb is often used to justify the long 'kofetkanje' (coffee drinking) culture where people discuss problems for hours. In modern startups in Ljubljana, this phrase is used to promote 'flat hierarchies' and open communication. During the 'ličkanje' (corn husking) season, neighbors gather to work together, often citing this proverb as they share news. Teachers use this to discourage cheating but encourage 'timsko delo' (teamwork) on specific projects.
Use it to be polite
If you want to suggest someone is wrong without being rude, say 'Več glav več ve, morda vprašamo še koga?'
Don't pluralize the verb
Even though 'glav' is plural, keep 've' singular. Saying 'vejo' makes it sound like a literal description, not a proverb.
Meaning
It is better to consult others.
Use it to be polite
If you want to suggest someone is wrong without being rude, say 'Več glav več ve, morda vprašamo še koga?'
Don't pluralize the verb
Even though 'glav' is plural, keep 've' singular. Saying 'vejo' makes it sound like a literal description, not a proverb.
The 'v' sound
Pronouncing the final 'v' in 'glav' as a 'w' sound (/u/) will make you sound much more like a native speaker.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Več ____ več ve.
After 'več', we need the genitive plural form 'glav'.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Več glav več ve'?
Situation: You are trying to solve a puzzle alone and getting frustrated.
The proverb encourages seeking help and collective thinking.
Match the Slovenian words to their English meanings.
Words: 1. Več, 2. Glav, 3. Ve
Več = More, Glav = Heads (genitive), Ve = Knows.
Complete the dialogue.
Ana: 'Ne vem, kako popraviti računalnik.' Bojan: 'Pokličiva še Petra. ______.'
Bojan is suggesting they call another person to help solve the problem.
🎉 Score: /4
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Practice Bank
4 exercisesVeč ____ več ve.
After 'več', we need the genitive plural form 'glav'.
Situation: You are trying to solve a puzzle alone and getting frustrated.
The proverb encourages seeking help and collective thinking.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Več = More, Glav = Heads (genitive), Ve = Knows.
Ana: 'Ne vem, kako popraviti računalnik.' Bojan: 'Pokličiva še Petra. ______.'
Bojan is suggesting they call another person to help solve the problem.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, it's very common in schools and offices. It doesn't sound 'old-fashioned' at all.
Yes, it's perfectly acceptable in a professional email when suggesting a meeting or collaboration.
Because the word 'več' (more) requires the genitive case. For the plural of 'glava', that is 'glav'.
Generally, yes. It's a positive proverb about the power of sharing knowledge.
The closest opposite is 'Veliko babic, kilavo dete' (Too many cooks spoil the broth).
Yes, it's the 3rd person singular of 'vedeti' (to know), though it's an older form.
You could, but it's not the standard proverb. Stick to 'Več glav več ve' for the best effect.
No, many cultures have a version of 'Two heads are better than one,' but this specific wording is very Slovenian.
Pronounce it like 'glau' (rhyming with the English word 'how').
Absolutely! It's very common to say it when only two people are working together.
Related Phrases
Več ljudi več ve
synonymMore people know more.
Dve glavi sta boljši kot ena
similarTwo heads are better than one.
Veliko babic, kilavo dete
contrastToo many midwives, a sickly child.
V slogi je moč
builds onIn unity there is strength.
