Slovene and other Slavic languages describe our contact with others and with the natural world using two expressions, both of which can be translated into English by "experience". The expression izkustvo tells of one-sided (monologic) exploration and mastery that facilitates material well-being, while doživljanje suggests a dialogic co-existence enabling the development of the whole person and the balanced development of society in a preserved natural environment. Two other linguistic advantages of Slovene with regard to personal growth and social co-existence are the dual and the formation of classes with personal verbs.
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