Meaning of the word "they are not dead who live in the hearts they leave behind" in English
What does "they are not dead who live in the hearts they leave behind" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
they are not dead who live in the hearts they leave behind
US /ðeɪ ɑːr nɑːt dɛd huː lɪv ɪn ðə hɑːrts ðeɪ liːv bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /ðeɪ ɑː nɒt dɛd huː lɪv ɪn ðə hɑːts ðeɪ liːv bɪˈhaɪnd/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that people continue to exist through the memories and influence they have on those who loved them
Example:
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Though he passed away years ago, they are not dead who live in the hearts they leave behind.
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We find comfort in the saying that they are not dead who live in the hearts they leave behind.