"I had the luck that my parents educated me in three languages. With my mother I spoke Dutch, with my father Italian, and in the school I learned German. But my host language is Italian"
- Michelle Hunziker
About this Quote
In this quote, Michelle Hunziker reviews her childhood and the special opportunity she had to be educated in 3 various languages. She describes that her mother spoke Dutch with her, her dad spoke Italian, and she learned German in school. However, regardless of being proficient in several languages, Hunziker thinks about Italian to be her "host language," the one she feels most comfy and connected to. This could be due to her Italian heritage or possibly the truth that she currently resides in Italy. Overall, this quote highlights the significance of language and how it can shape one's identity and sense of belonging.
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