"zoveel hoofden, zoveel zinnen" meaning in Dutch

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Proverb

IPA: /zoːˌveːl ˈɦoːf.də(n)zoːˌveːl ˈzɪ.nə(n)/
Etymology: Literally, “so many heads, so many desires/intentions”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|so many heads, so many desires/intentions}} “so many heads, so many desires/intentions”, {{lit|so many heads, so many desires/intentions}} Literally, “so many heads, so many desires/intentions” Head templates: {{head|nl|proverb}} zoveel hoofden, zoveel zinnen
  1. so many men, so many opinions
    Sense id: en-zoveel_hoofden,_zoveel_zinnen-nl-proverb-3e3z5rwM Categories (other): Dutch entries with incorrect language header, Dutch proverbs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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