White Guy Suddenly Busts Out Arabic in Market, Shocks Locals

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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
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  • @xiaomanyc
    @xiaomanyc  3 года назад +7248

    Hey everyone, if you live in NYC make sure you get out there and support some of the amazing shops and restaurants featured in this video - seriously so good, I was blown away! 😍😍😍

    • @5threaded
      @5threaded 3 года назад +17

      Bet

    • @Lilithssss
      @Lilithssss 3 года назад +3

      Yoo

    • @ihaveseverefrootsnackism
      @ihaveseverefrootsnackism 3 года назад +16

      sounds amazing!
      also I started mandarin a couple days back :)

    • @INnOUT17
      @INnOUT17 3 года назад +9

      Ur a legend Xiaoma

    • @zegna1964
      @zegna1964 3 года назад +11

      you are a genius. Can you also speak german?

  • @RayMak
    @RayMak 3 года назад +17944

    People who can speak multiple languages are awesome.

  • @allysagonzales1402
    @allysagonzales1402 3 года назад +6347

    i swear you learn a new language every week

    • @thealaskanforever
      @thealaskanforever 3 года назад +254

      But realistically speaking he just learns small talk.

    • @reigen4030
      @reigen4030 3 года назад +61

      @@ابويعرببنبسامالعوادي it depends how you hear it from, he said his Sudanese friend taught him Arabic so his accent could be from that dialect rather than standard Arabic (I’m not sure tho, I don’t speak a word of Arabic)

    • @God-gi9iu
      @God-gi9iu 3 года назад +160

      @@thealaskanforever I guess he learns the most common 1000 words and how to apply them which is probably enough to hold a conversation casually for as few minutes

    • @GRAFITTIBOMBER31
      @GRAFITTIBOMBER31 3 года назад +21

      The new laoshu

    • @dawite8464
      @dawite8464 3 года назад +20

      @@ابويعرببنبسامالعوادي yeah but he’s a new learner, he will get better if he keeps practicing

  • @vveaslyy
    @vveaslyy 3 года назад +9588

    as an arab, this is really heartwarming to have someone foreign walk into the store and speak your native language, it honestly just reminds me that we’re all just humans and all that’s between us is languages and culture.. it makes me really happy

    • @aokworldwide_com6298
      @aokworldwide_com6298 3 года назад +60

      He mentions that Arabic is one of the hardest languages to learn(for English speakers) Would you please provide some insight as to why?

    • @salahoumars870
      @salahoumars870 3 года назад +126

      @@aokworldwide_com6298 because you have alot dialect and that can very from region in Every country you Will have like 3 types of arabic spoken differently

    • @hearts4catss
      @hearts4catss 3 года назад +98

      @@aokworldwide_com6298 most Arabic letters are hard to pronounce for English speakers, there are also many different accents or ways to speak in Arabic which makes it harder

    • @notme4105
      @notme4105 3 года назад +49

      @@aokworldwide_com6298 some letters are hard to pronounce for non Arabs and grammar is very hard also each country has its own dialect and some countries have more than 3 dialects like Iraq

    • @aokworldwide_com6298
      @aokworldwide_com6298 3 года назад +26

      Thank you for the replies. With so many dialects, are there native speakers that have a hard time communicating sometimes? Or is it more of a situation that they're similar enough for Native Speakers to communicate just fine, but for non-Native Speakers they're different enough that they're like learning separate languages?

  • @li-ion6228
    @li-ion6228 2 года назад +510

    i love that not only is he practicing and being with the community there, but also promoting their businesses wherever he goes

  • @ajm1843
    @ajm1843 3 года назад +10959

    Dude you’re gonna be the first to make contact with aliens at this rate

    • @ThatsViews
      @ThatsViews 3 года назад +354

      RUclips should hire Xiaomanyc as its Global Ambassador. And I'm not joking.

    • @heartsofgoldenrod
      @heartsofgoldenrod 3 года назад +91

      Should learn Klingon next then, eh?

    • @chrome2yourdome
      @chrome2yourdome 3 года назад +14

      Haha

    • @jaddal2215
      @jaddal2215 3 года назад +71

      It was going to be Laoshu505000 but sadly he passed away

    • @andybruce904
      @andybruce904 3 года назад +12

      you know if we meet aliens he is Xiama is going to learn Rekthfui (that's the alien language?)

  • @SpAzMaNiK
    @SpAzMaNiK 3 года назад +3343

    I think the reason people love it when you learn their language is not because its easier to talk to them, but because you have personally taken it upon yourself to dissolve the barrier between cultures. I only wish there was a way to rid the world of language barriers without damaging cultural heritage.

    • @safebans1369
      @safebans1369 3 года назад +45

      Well we could all learn Esperanto lol

    • @RosalioRedPanda
      @RosalioRedPanda 3 года назад +8

      @@safebans1369 came to say this lol.

    • @Theyellowsmile
      @Theyellowsmile 3 года назад +18

      English is the answer but people are too hurt from history to make it happen .

    • @bub7783
      @bub7783 3 года назад +87

      @@Theyellowsmile ? If your implying people should all just learn English then thats counterproductive. Not only is that removing an important part of culture but its reducing the history of these countries

    • @Theyellowsmile
      @Theyellowsmile 3 года назад +14

      @@bub7783 It would be the opposite. It would be very productive for the world if everyone could communicate and sense Enlish is the easiest language. I'm talking about teaching them English not removing culture or other language.

  • @CrystalBrightz
    @CrystalBrightz 3 года назад +766

    "As God wills." "Peace be with you." I love these greetings, partings, and exclamations. It's so warm.

    • @multigiant007
      @multigiant007 3 года назад +1

      cuz thats literally what inshallah means lol :'D

    • @CrystalBrightz
      @CrystalBrightz 3 года назад +2

      @@multigiant007 Okay, well, I didn't know that. 😐

    • @911shan
      @911shan 3 года назад +32

      @Crystal Vinz In Islam Muslims greet each other the way Abraham, Jesus, and Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Them) greeted people. They all said Peace Be With You. Which in Arabic is As-Salam-o-Alie-Kum. Muslims pray how Abraham, Jesus, and Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Them) prayed. By touching our heads to the floor, in submission to Allah. Muslims follow the teachings of Abraham, Jesus, and Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Them) because as the Bible and Qur'an state, Muslims do not eat pork, do drugs, or drink alcohol.
      The only difference is as follows: Christians believe Christ to be a "begotten" son of God or God in a human form. Muslims believe that Jesus was one of the mightiest prophets of God. The difference being, that Jesus was not divine. Every miracle he performed was done by God (Allah), just like the miracles performed by Abraham, Noah, Moses, and Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Them). Therefore, Muslims do not believe in Jesus's divinity and claim that to be a breaking of the 1st commandment. That is also why Muslims do not believe in the Trinity, which was a concept first introduced over 350 years after Jesus's ascension into heaven, by the newly forming Roman Catholic sect of Christianity.
      The Qur'an also only mentions 1 woman by name. That woman has an entire chapter devoted to her. Her name is Mary (mother of Jesus). She is considered in Islam to be the best of women. Therefore, the Muslim woman's Hijab (moderate dressing, covering the hair and breasts) is in-line with the clothing of mother Mary. That is also why all nuns in churches dress no different to Muslim woman. By covering their hair and breast.
      Muslims also follow all 10 commandments given to prophet Moses.
      In Islamic tradition, it is believed that since the time of Adam (Peace Be Upon Him), around 123,000 prophets came. Allah says in the Qur'an that we sent a messenger to every nation. But by name only 25 prophets are mentioned. The 25 that made the biggest impact. And according to Islam, the last prophet before the day of judgement was Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) who came about 600 years after Jesus (Peace Be Upon Him). According to the Qur'an all 123,000+ messengers came with the same message. Worship 1 God, and do not associate any partners with him.
      That is the overall gist of the Qur'an-ic message. Peace and blessings be upon you.

    • @scintillam_dei
      @scintillam_dei 3 года назад +1

      @@911shan "came with the same message." Which is why Mohammed is a false prophet since he contradicts the ancient message of an innocent sacrificial saviour for mankind as Isaiah 53 makes clear. Who but God is always sinless? So the sacrifice must be God's incarnation. EMMANUEL "God with us." Adam means man, and the names of the first men all have meaning, and together they make a message saying God will come down, and his death will bring the despairing rest (Noah means rest).
      Mohammed contradicted himself by saying it is wrong to attribute to God human limitations, while attributing to God the human limitation of not being able to have an Avatar extension of himself separate from himself, yet still him, similar to a clone.

    • @jimboonie9885
      @jimboonie9885 3 года назад +2

      أفضل من المسيحيين الأمريكيين🤡

  • @mnzthegreat
    @mnzthegreat 2 года назад +445

    My Filipino dad who worked in KSA for more than half of his life is fluent in Arabic as well. It's amazes me. Unfortunately, he's not with us anymore. This video makes me miss him. RIP dad.

    • @mervelous34
      @mervelous34 2 года назад +8

      So sorry for your loss. 🙏🏼

    • @mervelous34
      @mervelous34 2 года назад +4

      So sorry for your loss. 🙏🏼

    • @bless8861
      @bless8861 Год назад +7

      God bless you and your family. My father passed as well, remembering the cool stuff they’ve done over the years is heart warming. Especially when their friends tell you things you didn’t know

    • @alidandash4202
      @alidandash4202 Год назад +11

      RIP inshallah he’s in heaven

    • @DrRudy-em5nw
      @DrRudy-em5nw Год назад +2

      God bless to all OFW's

  • @ronniejohnson3113
    @ronniejohnson3113 3 года назад +4143

    If I made up a language this guy would learn it in 30 minutes 😂😂😂

    • @Doubel
      @Doubel 3 года назад +102

      In your defense it would probably be pretty hard for one person to invent a complex language all by themself

    • @guidojong6253
      @guidojong6253 3 года назад +16

      @@Doubel i’ll try

    • @thebigpaff
      @thebigpaff 3 года назад +19

      @@guidojong6253 any progress?

    • @Datboynutty_nutelli2go
      @Datboynutty_nutelli2go 3 года назад +42

      @@thebigpaff Jehme emeni tas kurate su namae sher tabai te tubrassi shu sekk bristna? (fuck no who would want to invent a whole ass language by themselves?)

    • @anzoanz1842
      @anzoanz1842 3 года назад +28

      @@guidojong6253 here is my made up language..
      *Esja. Rohj iyo? Zits ij ce kaljo.*
      Hello. How are you? This is my language. XDDD

  • @RadSalacan
    @RadSalacan 3 года назад +4731

    I'm not a religious man, but I love the greetings and salutations that they all have. "As god wills." and "Peace be with you." It's all so nice. All these videos make me smile.
    Edit: This is from many months after my original comment. All you people who used my comment as a way to share your hate for one group or another should be ashamed of yourselves. This video shows nothing but respect and admiration for other peoples cultures. These men are standing in a shop eating pastries, not plotting, or scheming, or oppressing, or anything else nefarious or evil. They're eating pastries.

    • @auroracollura4581
      @auroracollura4581 3 года назад +224

      right it feels so kind and heart warming!

    • @bsdpowa
      @bsdpowa 3 года назад +50

      south Slavs do the same thing

    • @ftan59
      @ftan59 3 года назад +39

      In my country, usage of such words by non-Muslims are frowned upon by the local Muslim clerics.

    • @ThatGuy-se8ey
      @ThatGuy-se8ey 3 года назад +27

      @@ftan59 what country?

    • @bsdpowa
      @bsdpowa 3 года назад +137

      @@ftan59 nobody cares, no nation can trademark a generic word such as "god"

  • @mememefinally
    @mememefinally 3 года назад +2342

    Man, NYC really has EVERYTHING

    • @MrTruckerf
      @MrTruckerf 3 года назад +87

      As a rural Midwesterner, I am shocked.

    • @AmiraKrim
      @AmiraKrim 3 года назад +7

      Ikr

    • @roteschwert
      @roteschwert 3 года назад +82

      Truly amazing, it's like being in their home countries for a tiny moment

    • @Basket95Dani
      @Basket95Dani 3 года назад +11

      London too

    • @emmaz3505
      @emmaz3505 3 года назад +24

      I love whenever he learns a new language and there's still a lot he doesn't know, they'll correct him on his pronunciation or help him figure out a word or two in a very encouraging way 👍🏻 I'd be terrified to go out speaking a new language I learned and feared getting looks because I'm getting things wrong

  • @alicea5
    @alicea5 2 года назад +710

    Did he just say he spent 16 hours learning this?! A semester in Japanese and I wasn’t even speaking basic. What a talent he is!!

    • @ooSLEEPWALKERoo
      @ooSLEEPWALKERoo 2 года назад +126

      i think it is mainly because he doesn't waste too much time on grammar and directly get's into vocabulary and phrases

    • @erenjeager5290
      @erenjeager5290 2 года назад +29

      One entire year of learning Spanish in a medical and I couldn’t survive a trip to Mexico or Cuba or whatever other Hispanic nations. Part of that is my fault for only learning it for the passing grade.

    • @dxdraiba7604
      @dxdraiba7604 2 года назад +63

      There is a huge difference in trying to learn conversational phrases and vocabulary over grammar and trying to become fluent

    • @lawtraf8008
      @lawtraf8008 Год назад +12

      @@erenjeager5290 then you weren't actually learning

    • @lawtraf8008
      @lawtraf8008 Год назад +12

      He just learned a few phrases, calm down

  • @funnerfit
    @funnerfit 3 года назад +3122

    I think everyone forgets that all these people made an effort to learn English, a hard language just on its own. Having the talent and time to learn their language is the greatest gift you can give someone. You let them connect with their culture and core and share it. It is beautiful. I love these videos.

    • @ghostxcx
      @ghostxcx 3 года назад +7

      if your first name is julian we have the same name

    • @ThatOneGuy9556
      @ThatOneGuy9556 3 года назад +25

      Honestly as a native English speaker, it’s a nightmare of a language to learn, truly a frankenlaguage. Learning a language is something that can bring us together as people.

    • @motaaaa
      @motaaaa 3 года назад +96

      Don't get me wrong, I appreciate your comment, but English is quite easy, it has no gender nonsense, no many different ways of writing the same word depending on what it is used for in the sentence, like, I'm no linguist, but I'm native in Portuguese, advanced in English, know a little bit of Spanish and German and I can tell you English is the easiest of these four, German is the hardest, no doubt

    • @tt-im7hf
      @tt-im7hf 3 года назад +8

      I am Arabic and I can speak English fluently

    • @funnerfit
      @funnerfit 3 года назад +31

      @@motaaaa Dude I speak four languages. Two natively and two on the rocks however English is a pain because it is a hodgepodge of what and why. My parents learned English in their 30's and yes it was VERY hard for them and they are smart, gregarious and motivated people. As my brother once quoted "The problem with defending the purity of the English language is that English is about as pure as a cribhouse whore. We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary." --James D. Nicoll. Don't mar the effort by ascertaining your biased difficulty level. It's hard as hell to learn a new language for most people.Children however can learn almost whatever is thrown at them at an amazing rate. The point made here is plain, if someone had the courtesy to learn your language it is awesome that you learn theirs. Having the talent ,tenacity and pure intention to just communicate is beautiful regardless of language or supposed difficulty level. I ranted a bit but your comment rubbed a little pretentious.English may have been easy for you. Awesome. I love that this guy reaches out and speaks to so many people. I think its beautiful and I know it might come easier to him but for most it can be hard.

  • @Shortdraw01
    @Shortdraw01 3 года назад +2856

    This man singlehandedly spreading more cultural awareness than all of RUclips together.

    • @lunacielo7680
      @lunacielo7680 3 года назад +52

      Agree 100% It shows that not all "white people" are racist like social media wants us to believe. I give this dude mad props for embracing different cultures and going beyond that to learn the language.

    • @DylicousDylan
      @DylicousDylan 3 года назад +1

      Yeah I love seeing the different cultures. I personally know lots of guys from the Middle East but they are all pretty Americanized since they have been here a few years

    • @CerebralAilment
      @CerebralAilment 3 года назад +1

      true

    • @AdiAsaf
      @AdiAsaf 3 года назад +2

      Cultural awareness...There is no problem with any culture unless its aggressive, treats women like shite and tries to enforce medieval agenda within modern western countries...How about that?

    • @anthonykelly70
      @anthonykelly70 3 года назад +6

      No loushu got there first

  • @areej2630
    @areej2630 3 года назад +1103

    As a native Arabic speaker , I am impressed by how fast you can grasp and learn any language. Scientifically speaking , people who speak more than one language can easily learn other languages, for their brains are highly actived . You just make me want to learn Chinese , I already speak English and Arabic . Keep up the good work ! ما شاء الله عليك

    • @megumin5468
      @megumin5468 3 года назад +21

      You only need one space between words lol

    • @thwalesproductions
      @thwalesproductions 3 года назад +6

      I speak English and a very rare language called Welsh but even after 4 years of learning French I still can't speak it fluently ;-; not even a few words

    • @areej2630
      @areej2630 3 года назад +21

      @@thwalesproductions there are other factors that control the learning process , I advise you to change your way of learning to something you find more fun and entertaining .I swear to god , I learned English through RUclips, for it's more fun and educating !

    • @jimboonie9885
      @jimboonie9885 3 года назад +1

      أوي

    • @florl5350
      @florl5350 3 года назад +5

      @@thwalesproductions He isn’t fluent in arabic either. You’ve to expect that it’ll take a lot of time to get fluent. Also you’ve to be interested in the language and culture and it should make a bit fun.

  • @Luis_Baruch
    @Luis_Baruch 2 года назад +127

    It’s crazy how learning a language is one thing. But when you practice it, it starts to teach you things you didn’t foresee. Like humility, courage, self-deprecation and how to endear yourself to people. This guy’s so courageous and respectful.

  • @atomicphilosopher6143
    @atomicphilosopher6143 3 года назад +3338

    Most people: "I studied intensely for a year and now I can speak the language at a low conversational level."
    This guy: "I studied for sixteen hours for the same result."

    • @samanthafowler8223
      @samanthafowler8223 3 года назад +93

      No kidding right? It’s incredible!

    • @kanedavenport8419
      @kanedavenport8419 3 года назад +100

      some people just have that gift, I wish I did

    • @crystalwolfe6794
      @crystalwolfe6794 3 года назад +124

      I’ve heard it’s easier to learn different languages if you already know a couple. I can guarantee his first 3 or so secondary languages didn’t come nearly as quick as all the other ones he learns

    • @SuppositionalBox
      @SuppositionalBox 3 года назад +84

      @@Mo-xx9gg I really am not going to lie, I read cunninglinguist as cunnilingus... God help me xD

    • @jungmass
      @jungmass 3 года назад +13

      Me: 'I've lived in Spain for 3 years. I'm an English teacher here. I speak very basic Spanish' 😭

  • @milamou9352
    @milamou9352 3 года назад +1193

    I'm Lebanese and your Arabic is really good just after 2 weeks of learning. It's a very difficult language for foreigners to learn and I commend you.

    • @redakaafarani2289
      @redakaafarani2289 3 года назад +7

      Oh hi ane kamen mn lbnen :p

    • @funnyfack9854
      @funnyfack9854 3 года назад +9

      Your english is quite well too

    • @randominternetguy3537
      @randominternetguy3537 3 года назад +27

      Arabic is so difficult because you can't go 10 miles without having an entirely new dialect.
      I can definitely understand him, but it is completely different from how I speak

    • @randominternetguy3537
      @randominternetguy3537 3 года назад +31

      @@sam0233 well, yea. He spent 2 weeks learning. Did you expect him to be fluent? He memorized like 30 phrases and understood what they were telling him.

    • @milamou9352
      @milamou9352 3 года назад +27

      @@sam0233 I'm speaking my mind. I know many people who are not Arab but are married to Arabs and try to learn the language. Even after a few years, they still make mistakes and have problems with pronunciation.
      You missed my point - being able to get by with only 2 weeks of learning Arabic is what I found really good. So what if he mixes modern standard and various dialects? At least he's trying.

  • @nikkohimari
    @nikkohimari 3 года назад +892

    It’s so cool how everyone was so nice to him

    • @jacobm3141
      @jacobm3141 3 года назад +87

      For real. It’s probably a pleasure for them just to see someone try.

    • @OlatCo
      @OlatCo 3 года назад +38

      Most are nice .

    • @rickdaystar477
      @rickdaystar477 3 года назад +59

      I learned visiting other countries,if you show a genuine interest in the culture they seem to go out if there way to make your experience pleasant. In this case speaking the language other than your own.

    • @CT-cx7ic
      @CT-cx7ic 3 года назад +34

      I was in egypt for two weeks and the people we met were wonderful

    • @_Habit_
      @_Habit_ 3 года назад +32

      That’s just how people who speak Arabic are generally. They learn respect on a whole different level.

  • @SweetHeartRose
    @SweetHeartRose 2 года назад +160

    My man over here learning Arabic! So proud right now. Arabic is my second language, Armenian is my mother tongue, and that leaves English ranking at number 3. I was so happy to understand you in Arabic and watch you socializing with the people! (Grew up in Syria, currently in Dubai but I live in Armenia)

    • @GameZone-ub5zf
      @GameZone-ub5zf 2 года назад +2

      يتكلمون العربية في أرمينيا؟

    • @SweetHeartRose
      @SweetHeartRose 2 года назад +7

      لا ، بس الأرمينية والروسية. لكن هناك أرمن من سوريا ولبنان يتكلمون اللغة العربية و يعيشون في أرمينيا.

    • @BIIIKES
      @BIIIKES Год назад +1

      That's awesome. We're all just human beings. It's amazing what we can do when we find that connection. Best wishes to you!

    • @xossiie3495
      @xossiie3495 Год назад +4

      انا احب الأرمن الذين يعيشون في سوريا، لدي عدة اصدقاء أرمن و هم جداً لطيفون و جميلون! بالمناسبة، انت/ انتي تتكلم/ي العربية الفصحى فقط ام باللهجة السورية أيضاً؟

    • @karatewithelian9014
      @karatewithelian9014 Год назад +3

      Bro I am syria aswell!! did you grow up in homs or something?

  • @REE71901
    @REE71901 3 года назад +1654

    16 hrs? Can we agree this guy is a genius to learn and speak different languages.

    • @ethanbrown8132
      @ethanbrown8132 3 года назад +132

      The real magic is how brave the dude is! He is clearly a beginner with this language but is just really friendly and outgoing with it and not afraid to make mistakes and just try stuff out. I found it hardest to not just... clam up and be shy/embarrassed about getting stuff wrong or sounding dumb and being made fun of.

    • @thejeanyes12
      @thejeanyes12 3 года назад +31

      @@ethanbrown8132 fact's when I learned french like 3 years like I knew how to speak french properly but I was scared and to see someone do such thing in so shorts time is just mind-blowing.

    • @jiminguyen3790
      @jiminguyen3790 3 года назад +3

      He literally can speak anything

    • @fm-fo4tx
      @fm-fo4tx 3 года назад +6

      @@thejeanyes12 French is my mother tongue and I can assure you, nobody's gonna laugh at you if you don't speak properly, most people would be impressed.besides, French is kinda hard to learn.

    • @victorconcepcion9678
      @victorconcepcion9678 3 года назад +6

      Not that he's a genius is that he put his time and effort.
      He keep trying to perfection it..
      You could do to or anything you put your heart to it..

  • @Hyp3rBee
    @Hyp3rBee 3 года назад +1559

    I love it when they say “peace be with you”. What a beautiful culture.

    • @lorrdmoh
      @lorrdmoh 3 года назад +27

      Thank you may peace be with u as well sir

    • @iAmAmineplayMC
      @iAmAmineplayMC 3 года назад +59

      @Lerv90 its not about islam lol a lot of non muslim arabs including me use it just for the culture

    • @iAmAmineplayMC
      @iAmAmineplayMC 2 года назад +1

      @Farhan Ibn Liban Al-Geel unfortunately

    • @red-gl7rm
      @red-gl7rm 2 года назад +46

      @@iAmAmineplayMC I mean “alsallam” is one of the names of allah subhanuh wa taala ! It’s like a Muslim saying may Jesus bless your soul bro it doesn’t combine, if you want to say it so be it , just don’t deny it being a religion thing .

    • @iAmAmineplayMC
      @iAmAmineplayMC 2 года назад +7

      @@red-gl7rm thanks for wasting your time explaining something that i already know lmao doesnt make what i said any wrong

  • @omnnnooy3267
    @omnnnooy3267 2 года назад +1960

    As an Arab person, I laughed a lot; however, your Arabic is tooooo goood for someone learned it only in two weeks, you are smart!!

    • @Rio-mh1qf
      @Rio-mh1qf 2 года назад +90

      My friend, he is not smart.
      His way and cabablity of learning languages is GENIUS like

    • @kolfarm1one995
      @kolfarm1one995 2 года назад

      لا good ولا جدتي. اترك الكذب. كل نطقه كام مدعس تدعيس وفوقها تركيب الجملة والكلمات غلط. لكن مو مشكلة. اهم شي اترك الكذب يالكذوب

    • @env0x
      @env0x Год назад +40

      he has a special talent for picking up languages he even had his brain scanned and it showed higher than average activity in the audible languages processing centers of his brain. basically he's really good at decoding sounds and noticing all the intricacies in language but it might just take him some getting used to with new tongue movements.

    • @lawtraf8008
      @lawtraf8008 Год назад +1

      He's not that smart. Can he actually read ?

    • @marians1683
      @marians1683 Год назад +1

      He is a genius 👏

  • @denisecarpenter2981
    @denisecarpenter2981 Год назад +26

    The main thing he is good at is just diving in and talking. I studied Spanish, French and Japanese but was too shy to just TALK because I wanted it to be perfect. That actually held me back. He just dives in and makes mistakes and smiles and the people appreciate it. I can learn a lot from him.

  • @Yakushii
    @Yakushii 3 года назад +645

    First time I've heard an American speaking Arabic with a Chinese accent. It's uncanny.

    • @katlynodonnell1822
      @katlynodonnell1822 3 года назад +12

      Wait really?

    • @so-calcultivation5269
      @so-calcultivation5269 3 года назад +13

      Bwahahahahahaha probly freaks people out

    • @aladdinzeitoun2965
      @aladdinzeitoun2965 3 года назад +7

      This made me lol

    • @aah4587
      @aah4587 3 года назад +89

      Dude you picked that up? I thought I was going mad. Sounds like a Japanese person learning Arabic in Cairo or Chinese construction worker in Dubai .. crazy

    • @-KMA-
      @-KMA- 3 года назад +23

      Haha I can hear the Chinese accent. I’m so impressed!

  • @dublinoseven3279
    @dublinoseven3279 3 года назад +3997

    “I spent 16 hours with this dude. So now I’m fluent…”
    Unbelievable. Your brain works differently

    • @blakelowrey9620
      @blakelowrey9620 3 года назад +265

      Right. I love how he doesn't quite realize just how difficult what he does is. I guess that's true of many people with a special talent though.

    • @Fufu0117
      @Fufu0117 3 года назад +480

      Fluent, not exactly. He studys exclusively for interacting in store and in restaurants, greetings, farewells, and small slices of the specific cultural for small talk, and than he learns numbers so he can understand prices. He definitely isn't fluent, he's just really smart

    • @zainebhidoussi1498
      @zainebhidoussi1498 3 года назад +98

      @@Fufu0117 plus this dude already is a Multilanguage speaker ..he speaks Chinese .. so he already is trained to learn a new language

    • @Fufu0117
      @Fufu0117 3 года назад +121

      @@zainebhidoussi1498 but he's spent 10 years with Chinese, you aren't fluent unless you can speak the language naturally. He can't, not talking bad about him bc he's great , but he isn't fluent

    • @Yuuri066
      @Yuuri066 3 года назад +138

      @@Fufu0117 the point isn't that he's fluent, but that he understands how to approach learning a language.

  • @ellens9085
    @ellens9085 3 года назад +561

    You are so respectful to all the people you come in contact with. I think that is the number one reason I enjoy watching these. Of course I also enjoy their reactions when you speak in their language, but honestly, you don’t belittle anyone or anyone’s establishment. You celebrate THEM and the value they bring to the community. Thank you!

    • @jwhitty14
      @jwhitty14 3 года назад +2

      Exactly Ellen, nicely put.

    • @The_Establishment_Is_Satanic
      @The_Establishment_Is_Satanic 3 года назад +1

      @Ellen well said.

    • @JxsonKing
      @JxsonKing 3 года назад

      💯!

    • @2mexpesos
      @2mexpesos 3 года назад +3

      a lot of people in the US are like that (i'm from Mexico) they show respect to get respect.
      don't trust the media.. they only show the bad side of people to entertain their audience.

    • @KS-wk6uk
      @KS-wk6uk 3 года назад

      @@2mexpesos The media is just reporting what’s happening. They don’t create a story that never happened. People that blame the media for reporting something that’s really happening are just like the people that blame women for getting raped. Everyone is different in the world. That doesn’t mean everyone is innocent from being prejudiced.

  • @ArtisolGG
    @ArtisolGG Год назад +85

    mate, as an Arab. its insane to you see speak in such a short period of time. literally insane

  • @waleedabdulrab8779
    @waleedabdulrab8779 3 года назад +259

    I’m Yemeni and I appreciate how you particularly favored our culture. 🤗

    • @headlights-go-up
      @headlights-go-up 3 года назад +2

      I don’t know any Arabic but Yemeni food is so delicious.

    • @aaronhiggs
      @aaronhiggs 3 года назад +6

      Yemini and Omani always are the coolest people I've met. So humble. I fish with a old yemini man and he's the most fun person I've ever met. I love his attitude in life . Basically everything is Inshallah.. You gonna catch a fish? INSHALLAH lol.

    • @waleedabdulrab8779
      @waleedabdulrab8779 3 года назад

      @@aaronhiggs Awe, thanks dude. Also, I didn’t realize how many likes this comment got. Damn haha

    • @waleedabdulrab8779
      @waleedabdulrab8779 3 года назад

      @@headlights-go-up It definitely is! 😋

  • @mightyPants
    @mightyPants 3 года назад +876

    I love how friendly everyone is in the first shop as soon as you walked in, even before you spoke Arabic.

    • @BorgJumper99
      @BorgJumper99 3 года назад +22

      i dont speak a word of arabic but im really into the food and fruits they have and whenever i go to arabic store they are always super welcoming and happy to see me

    • @liebefriedenworldwide8780
      @liebefriedenworldwide8780 3 года назад +7

      I want to delete my comment, because some people got me wrong.
      PEOPlE UNITE! Our enemy likes it a lot, when we fight against each other.

    • @itsdjinane9096
      @itsdjinane9096 3 года назад +19

      @@liebefriedenworldwide8780 that's because he obv didn't speak much english and xiao doesn't know much arabic, you can tell from their encounter.Also if this wasn't even the case, some people are just introverts , just because someone doesn't chat with you much means they're unfriendly.

    • @paulineleybold6463
      @paulineleybold6463 3 года назад +6

      They are from Maghreb so they’re extra nice 🥰👌🏽

    • @abdelhakwinston6200
      @abdelhakwinston6200 3 года назад +4

      @@paulineleybold6463 yeah the hospitality is overwhelming

  • @tsugmakumo2064
    @tsugmakumo2064 3 года назад +149

    I'm Sudanese and this means a lot. Because as of Laoshu's passing no one was doing Arabic level up videos.
    I'm glad you picked it up. If you ever need help with Arabic hmu. cheers!

  • @peachbunnys01
    @peachbunnys01 2 года назад +53

    Everyone was so sweet and all the “ as god wills it“ and “ peace be with u “
    Is so wholesome

  • @Rema377
    @Rema377 3 года назад +891

    When he started singing “Zain ya zain” I busted out laughing. Arab dads always sing random words.

    • @anthonygriffin1147
      @anthonygriffin1147 3 года назад +21

      Is true.

    • @AussieGirl235
      @AussieGirl235 3 года назад +38

      I thought it was just my dad 😂

    • @mblackops2
      @mblackops2 3 года назад +25

      Facts my dad be doing the same shit everyday 😂

    • @2ooo5
      @2ooo5 3 года назад +8

      LMFAOOO RIGHT

    • @bassamtrefi5479
      @bassamtrefi5479 3 года назад +5

      But there is indeed such a song

  • @Platinum_Tugboat
    @Platinum_Tugboat 3 года назад +244

    You know what never gets old? Xiaoma pretending he hasnt spend some time speaking a language and then just drops it like a hot plate. Love it

    • @dgno02
      @dgno02 3 года назад +2

      Never tired of that.

  • @gabrielwang4321
    @gabrielwang4321 3 года назад +2263

    I swear this guy can even speak Minecraft Enchantment Table language.

    • @allytedeschi9678
      @allytedeschi9678 3 года назад +48

      Dude this comment lol. I just started playing Minecraft with my fiance like 2 weeks ago and now I see a comment about it. Isn't it weird how that stuff happens?

    • @MohamedAbdo-ur4rd
      @MohamedAbdo-ur4rd 3 года назад +18

      @@allytedeschi9678 No, you're weird.

    • @allytedeschi9678
      @allytedeschi9678 3 года назад +17

      @@MohamedAbdo-ur4rd wow. You're nice. 😒

    • @XxWhite_Fang45xX
      @XxWhite_Fang45xX 3 года назад +27

      @@MohamedAbdo-ur4rd Dick.

    • @bestly837
      @bestly837 3 года назад +7

      @@allytedeschi9678 no it's a famous game, so not much of a coincidence

  • @laurenloveslv655
    @laurenloveslv655 2 года назад +29

    This is heartwarming to watch, the warmth and respect that you receive from trying to speak Arabic, such lovely people.

  • @OCDTraci
    @OCDTraci 2 года назад +2441

    I've been trying to learn Spanish for 10 years and this guy learns Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, and multiple African languages in 7 minutes

    • @MusiciLoveYouuu
      @MusiciLoveYouuu 2 года назад +34

      Lol have you really? It’s all mindset . How bad do you want to learn

    • @salasrcp90
      @salasrcp90 2 года назад +178

      @@MusiciLoveYouuu how the brain is wired also has a lot to do with it. Not everyone can retain information so quickly.

    • @Hasanhussein335
      @Hasanhussein335 2 года назад +90

      He’s using the same 10 sentences all the time and not well pronounced. The clear purpose of this video is to entertain not too discourage learners. I used to think he was a genius because he spoke Chinese fluently now I wonder what his real level is. Don’t get discouraged I mean he thought 8 was 3. What’s more basic than the numbers?

    • @Chad-qk1ig
      @Chad-qk1ig 2 года назад +48

      @@Hasanhussein335 id like to see you try and learn like 40 languages

    • @Hasanhussein335
      @Hasanhussein335 2 года назад +34

      @@Chad-qk1ig who actually speaks 40 languages? I mean speak, not knowing 10-20 set phrases in 40 lamguages

  • @evanreiter747
    @evanreiter747 3 года назад +1529

    this is how racism ends by traveling the world and learning to understand each other. you are doing something amazing brother. More people should do this

    • @sonjadavis406
      @sonjadavis406 3 года назад +18

      I agree.

    • @donnazasgoat2274
      @donnazasgoat2274 3 года назад +20

      I agree totally. Nothing makes a foreign language speaker smile more than you trying to say a few words in their language. I've got a Russian nurse who challenged me to learn 2 new words a day in Russian. She seems delighted that I've kept up with it. Sometimes she asks me where you learn this? I pick up the words from Arrow. I also know some Spanish, Japanese, Yiddish, and Italian. I would love to learn Hindi.

    • @estebanloco
      @estebanloco 3 года назад +76

      @Mr Polish quite ignorant, but that’s your opinion

    • @HuntersOfTheNorth1
      @HuntersOfTheNorth1 3 года назад +11

      @@estebanloco I mean tbf, he isn't entirely wrong, just very focused on one issue.

    • @estebanloco
      @estebanloco 3 года назад +9

      @@HuntersOfTheNorth1 eh, i’ll agree to disagree

  • @HassanPoyo
    @HassanPoyo 2 года назад +5488

    As an arab, he has a very western arabic accent but he’s pronouncing the words correctly 😂 well done

    • @o.3313
      @o.3313 2 года назад +330

      He isnt pronouncing the ع in words but it’s still very good I agree

    • @Coolgiy67
      @Coolgiy67 2 года назад +273

      Yah normally he gets the accent of the languages he speaks very well but for arabic he can’t lol

    • @manclass3
      @manclass3 2 года назад +146

      @Ami the same with Arabs speaking English i guess by the look of your written English

    • @waleedalarmanazi159
      @waleedalarmanazi159 2 года назад +142

      @@manclass3 lol haha yeah, not that much common tho, we academics gotta learn it properly and for medical students it is important to get the social and nonverbal cues of foreigners in order to understand patients well, hows my English? xd

    • @manclass3
      @manclass3 2 года назад +65

      @@waleedalarmanazi159 like speaking to a local well done you

  • @D1av
    @D1av 2 года назад +24

    As a Yemeni and someone who is currently visiting Yemen rn I’m so glad you tried a whole bunch of Yemeni food it’s the best 🙏

    • @sul7425
      @sul7425 Год назад

      Mandi is my favorite 🤍

  • @HoneyBakedLeeHam
    @HoneyBakedLeeHam 3 года назад +2466

    NASA: we’ve found a alien culture but can’t communicate in their known language
    xiaomanyc: Hold my beer

    • @Ava-km7tl
      @Ava-km7tl 3 года назад +16

      😂😂😂

    • @alexanderku5527
      @alexanderku5527 3 года назад +8

      😂😂😂

    • @DamfinoMR2
      @DamfinoMR2 3 года назад +15

      You mean OLDHAY YMAY EERBAY (Official Milky Way alien language)

    • @Prince_the_One
      @Prince_the_One 3 года назад +3

      @@DamfinoMR2 so beautiful 🥰❤️

    • @ItsMeAnn628
      @ItsMeAnn628 3 года назад +3

      LOL Perfect!!! 😁💜

  • @shaquelcunningham9135
    @shaquelcunningham9135 3 года назад +187

    Arabic is honestly one of the most beautiful languages the way they great each other and say goodbye is amazing

    • @PinkFZeppelin
      @PinkFZeppelin 3 года назад +7

      I think arab music is enjoyable for the same reason. It almost sounds like they're speaking in a minor key and with a different cadence than when are used to.

    • @burzumimmortal5667
      @burzumimmortal5667 3 года назад +1

      Bro , it's very pîtty Lañguage . Recommended you to hear some Pronunciations like (ع) and (ض) . In irân , we Fôrce to Learn Arâbic , just like when Mûhammed fôrced us to become mûslim by his Sword and Nowadays , 80% of Iránians hatê that Religiôn . Trust me , we study Arâbic for more than 8 years and 99% of Students can't even make a Simple Sentence , Since literally everyone in Irân hâte this Gárbāge Language . Better think about Something like Spânish or Frençh . They are much more bēautiful than Arâbic

    • @VIP1G
      @VIP1G 3 года назад +10

      @@burzumimmortal5667 really shit information absolutely wrong i know what do you want with this comment

    • @g9n646
      @g9n646 3 года назад +5

      @@burzumimmortal5667 no one cares about Iran. Even your foreign policy is a joke.

    • @lastcomment4532
      @lastcomment4532 3 года назад +5

      @@burzumimmortal5667You just dont like the language, because they brainwashed you,

  • @Chris-yj1nd
    @Chris-yj1nd 3 года назад +401

    I can’t even learn the words to a song properly and here you are learning a new language every week haha

  • @bamajim5807
    @bamajim5807 Год назад +10

    I think what amazes me the most about you ziaomanyc, is how you can keep all those languages apart in your head and retain what you learn. I've watched your videos in so many different languages it's unreal. I tried learning Spanish as I have a lot of Hispanic patrons at my gym and I can retain some, but very, very little. I learn and then forget it. Great job on your abilities.

  • @TheSlothrop23
    @TheSlothrop23 3 года назад +711

    I love this video. The hardest thing about learning a language is being unafraid to use it and make mistakes. Good work!

    • @TheSlothrop23
      @TheSlothrop23 3 года назад +2

      @Its me or whatever exactly. I think most people are happy to help you learn their language and are supportive and helpful. The last time I was in Greece I tried to say “see you next year”. I ended up saying see you this year. The person ended up laughing and saying happy birthday while shaking my hand goodbye. 🤣 but he gave me the proper phrase and even gave me an extra special greeting for goodbye ‘ kali zenekia’ which basically means I’m going but enjoy continuing your work. It’s peculiar to Greece. I wouldn’t have got that without engaging with the language, making mistakes, and finding someone supportive. Good for you in supporting your friend.

    • @TheSlothrop23
      @TheSlothrop23 3 года назад

      @Its me or whatever you too.

    • @alainvosselman9960
      @alainvosselman9960 2 года назад +1

      I found a trick to that... i used to stutter speaking a different language than my own.. For now it only works with English and if i 'd have an opportunity to refresh my Russian it could work as well : You have to take the time to learn how to 'glue' the words together. Words have endings and beginnings and you kinda ramble them all in one breath by gluing them. At first you have to do it slowly and give your brain a chance to bind the endings and beginnings.
      It's as important as learning the words.

    • @James_Hallam
      @James_Hallam 2 года назад

      This is the truth.

  • @maybechrisidk
    @maybechrisidk 3 года назад +314

    Really busts the stereotype on no matter what race, ethnicity, or cultural background a human is, anyone can be the most nice person you’ve ever met.

  • @flis1249
    @flis1249 3 года назад +1983

    'arabic is on the list of the most difficult languages to learn' ...*knows Mandarin and Cantonese - also on the list*

    • @frisian2680
      @frisian2680 3 года назад +10

      Finish too right Dutch mabey

    • @mozanek
      @mozanek 3 года назад +14

      @@frisian2680 dutch is easy

    • @frisian2680
      @frisian2680 3 года назад +6

      @@mozanek i like to see you try its not easy

    • @mozanek
      @mozanek 3 года назад +24

      @@frisian2680 well i speak native arabic and english and i am studying dutch but the pandemic made me stop for a while trust me for me it's easy
      🙏❤

    • @frisian2680
      @frisian2680 3 года назад +5

      @@mozanek ooohh i get it kinda simular to english yea but prenounciation is hard.im actualy learning arabic for a few month now

  • @frenchfry14595
    @frenchfry14595 2 года назад +11

    It's amazing to see the reactions of people that he gets just from speaking their language. THAT is how much it means to people that you learn their language and try to use it. I love these videos.

  • @davidgima1364
    @davidgima1364 3 года назад +3908

    why did this get so many likes?

    • @Liqoh
      @Liqoh 3 года назад +144

      “i don’t even know what’s going on here!” 😂

    • @thefootballplanet5784
      @thefootballplanet5784 3 года назад +18

      Who’s the camera guy ? I’m confused
      Please don’t ratio me I’m just stupid right now

    • @seechunchong9876
      @seechunchong9876 3 года назад +29

      Hahaha...Cameraguy: I only speak camera lingo...

    • @kayla77632
      @kayla77632 3 года назад +5

      @@thefootballplanet5784 You're not stupid for asking what others would assume or hide.Listen at 2:35 when he said you want one Dave? Then Dave (the cameraman) replied that he was cold and also the guy speaking Arabic wasn't holding a camera so somebody else had to be recording and also at 2:47 when Dave (the camera man) was asked if he speaks Arabic.

    • @thefootballplanet5784
      @thefootballplanet5784 3 года назад +1

      @@kayla77632 Ah i completely forgot that he wasn’t holding the camera himself 😅

  • @_.WildMoonChild
    @_.WildMoonChild 3 года назад +766

    I love that they always say "Peace be with you." when departing from conversations etc. It's beautiful! Makes my heart smile that they're always wishing others well! ❤

    • @_.WildMoonChild
      @_.WildMoonChild 3 года назад +12

      I haven't met many people that greet anyone as kindly tbh 😕 - Something I'm keen to change! 😊
      I always say Love & Light/Peace & Light or Love, Light and Peace. As Love and Peace are 2 of the highest vibrational forms we can access in the 3D. Peace being highest. Which makes sense as to why it was a greeting/departing gesture made by Jesus.

    • @wdbyrd2
      @wdbyrd2 3 года назад +13

      That is one thing I noticed of all the different cultures and languages he learns Arabic speakers as wishing him peace. Instead of That is awesome its God is good or God wills it. It is telling,

    • @musaxebd
      @musaxebd 3 года назад +18

      Yeah that's amazing, and its considered a worship in islam and there are rewards for saying that. The Final Prophet Muhammad pbuh said “None of you will enter paradise until you believe and you will not believe until you love one another. Shall I not tell you about something which, if you do it, you will love one another? Spread salām (peace) amongst yourselves.”. Every action in Islam is beautiful and there lies a great wisdom behind it.

    • @aroundtheworldaly
      @aroundtheworldaly 3 года назад +16

      That’s the essence of Islam ❤️

    • @tt-im7hf
      @tt-im7hf 3 года назад +13

      Peace is a very beautiful thing. We Arabs say it, and we are rewarded for that. Thank you very much, so that you seem nice

  • @oXSimonXo
    @oXSimonXo 3 года назад +295

    This is the only channel that gives me Chinese ads after I finish the videos as a German user. The algorithm must be confused.

    • @dirkremmington
      @dirkremmington 3 года назад +2

      The algorithm doesn't speak German...that has to be it..

    • @wandren912
      @wandren912 3 года назад +1

      Ich studere deutsch. Sprechen sie deutsch?

    • @shreddder999
      @shreddder999 3 года назад +3

      You will just have to learn Chinese.

    • @Mana_Thief
      @Mana_Thief 3 года назад

      Shhh don't let it learn.. xD

    • @HunterShows
      @HunterShows 3 года назад

      @@wandren912 Stands to reason...=p

  • @KhalilBizani
    @KhalilBizani Год назад +22

    it s great that he tried arabic. I know how hard it is to even step in to this beginner s level where he is at now, especially that arabic has now a unbelievably wide range of accents and dialects. But definitely worth trying ! he will be able to explore and discover +15 centuries of cultures

  • @ObidiahGoldshekelsteinovitz
    @ObidiahGoldshekelsteinovitz 3 года назад +231

    Oh shit he's at it again. Honestly totally jealous cuz he gets to experience these cultures on a dif level. Super awesome.

    • @cademancaden
      @cademancaden 3 года назад

      Learn how to order, how much something is and if something is good. Try a different language every few weeks or so. Then go to NY and try it out.

  • @nordicdrow
    @nordicdrow 3 года назад +2260

    This guy literallty just said:
    “This is one of the most difficult languages to learn, so i took 16 hours; now i speak fluently.”
    My 4 months of japanese now seems like garbage 😂😂😢

    • @DanielJennessII
      @DanielJennessII 3 года назад +205

      He repeated the same 20 words over and over and the store owners were very nice to him about it

    • @Peter-733
      @Peter-733 3 года назад +172

      @@DanielJennessII yes but his listening and understanding is more impressive I think

    • @salmanfllatah5535
      @salmanfllatah5535 3 года назад +70

      This isn't fluent whatsoever

    • @Peter-733
      @Peter-733 3 года назад +40

      @@salmanfllatah5535 no one said fluent

    • @cobykerr8940
      @cobykerr8940 3 года назад +30

      @@Peter-733 expect the one that made the comment lol what r u talking about he’s very fast learner but this is not fluent

  • @lesleymelendez5554
    @lesleymelendez5554 3 года назад +120

    when you speak to someone in their own language, you create a bond like no other. it's a respect they wont soon forget. you are one amazing guy👏🤝

  • @EricEntertainment77
    @EricEntertainment77 Год назад +5

    I love it when you say "wa alaikoum asalaam" Machaa'Allah! Take care and keep those awesome vids coming. Greetings from a Dutch-Moroccan from Amsterdam wa salaam

    • @ashrafafifi8421
      @ashrafafifi8421 7 месяцев назад +1

      So you brought the famous arabic salute in the world

  • @belleomalley1022
    @belleomalley1022 3 года назад +1380

    This makes me so happy I’m crying. A white American speaking Arabic despite the craziness of the media. I wish more people were like you

    • @JosePerez-pj1qb
      @JosePerez-pj1qb 3 года назад +50

      Its not about race my friend get that out of your head

    • @BattlestarDamocles
      @BattlestarDamocles 3 года назад +53

      @@JosePerez-pj1qb Tell the "Democrats" that.

    • @JosePerez-pj1qb
      @JosePerez-pj1qb 3 года назад +25

      @@BattlestarDamocles that's like talking to the plank from Ed, edd n Eddy 🤣

    • @tenmakudo137
      @tenmakudo137 3 года назад +5

      @@JosePerez-pj1qb damn nice analogy lmao🤣

    • @glen3257
      @glen3257 3 года назад +27

      I am a "white guy" and take no offense of how you worded your reply. I see it as an adjective not intended as race. Having said this, I am addicted to this channel.
      because of responses like yours. I truly wish we could all show one another this kind of respect and reach out to one another.

  • @deleted2869
    @deleted2869 3 года назад +442

    I'm Sudanese and i never felt so proud in my life. I was bullied all throughout high school for being the only Sudanese kid in my classroom. I was constantly made fun of, and sometimes beaten just because of the color of my skin. Videos like these really make me feel better about myself

    • @roryjineffect
      @roryjineffect 3 года назад +37

      You are what makes America great, make it the melting pot it claims to be.

    • @dja1924
      @dja1924 3 года назад +6

      >things that never happened

    • @deleted2869
      @deleted2869 3 года назад +30

      @@dja1924 just because it never happened to you, doesn't mean it doesn't happen to other people. Don't go around trying to invalidate other people's experiences ok you look like an idiot. I don't understand what goes through your mind when you say that, you dont know me? What if it did happen and you go say that to someone, what are you gonna say afterwards? You dont know what it's like to be the only black kid in a class where all the other kids are white. Bullying happens and it will continue to happen because of people like you who simply don't know better ❤

    • @peacechildrasta91
      @peacechildrasta91 3 года назад +1

      So sorry for what you went through, but it made you tough! All lessons in life. I love his videos, love how he has a passion and skill for learning languages...but he takes it a step further and actually learns some culture too!! Food is the best way 😍😎💓

    • @deleted2869
      @deleted2869 3 года назад

      @@peacechildrasta91 thank you kayla. I'll admit I was a bit of a "nice but too nice" kinda person as a kid. It just made me an easier target, but yeah i did learn a lot from that. You can't be too nice to everyone but you also can't be just incredibly mean to everyone.

  • @SamuraiSevenBlade
    @SamuraiSevenBlade 3 года назад +93

    Made my heart happy when the guy said something like “it’s nice that I can understand you”
    Thanks for making people happy!!

  • @holliswilliams8426
    @holliswilliams8426 2 года назад +9

    I'm probably moving to Saudi Arabia soon and might try to learn MSA, I'm glad to see that the locals seem quite friendly and tolerant.

  • @tonidaleyofficial
    @tonidaleyofficial 2 года назад +3640

    Incredible. You’ve got to donate your brain to science when you’re done with it.

    • @marcusgorfer386
      @marcusgorfer386 2 года назад +26

      @@gamermapper africa is an entire continent with multiple languages, there is no "african". African-americans are americans. They usually speak english

    • @olgamlklj1380
      @olgamlklj1380 2 года назад +8

      @@gamermapper where r u from?

    • @marcusgorfer386
      @marcusgorfer386 2 года назад +8

      @@olgamlklj1380 he already said he's european and he'd like to learn african

    • @olgamlklj1380
      @olgamlklj1380 2 года назад +47

      @@marcusgorfer386 when someone says European, it’s like saying I’m African, it doesn’t mean nothing, he or she needs to be a little specific. Africa and Europe r continents not a country !!!! Just saying!!!
      I’m from Europe too but specifically France!!! 🤷🏽‍♀️😁

    • @marcusgorfer386
      @marcusgorfer386 2 года назад +6

      @@olgamlklj1380 i agree i was mocking the comment you were referencing

  • @lambsjdiwhwk
    @lambsjdiwhwk 3 года назад +213

    I'm Arab and I must admit that I was able to understand every single word you said. And I was extremely blown away by your pronounce, it can be really hard for non-native speakers to talk in Arabic, so well done!
    You are truly talented!🥰
    Stay safe💕
    Edit: I spelled Arabic wrong lol😂😂

    • @lapis3834
      @lapis3834 3 года назад +8

      Probably he'll be happy to hear that.
      : )

    • @lambsjdiwhwk
      @lambsjdiwhwk 3 года назад +6

      @@lapis3834 I really hope so

    • @jessicajames1599
      @jessicajames1599 3 года назад +2

      From which country?

    • @stevenwilliam3305
      @stevenwilliam3305 3 года назад +4

      Same I’m from Egypt (masr om el donya) and I understood everything

    • @lambsjdiwhwk
      @lambsjdiwhwk 3 года назад +2

      @@jessicajames1599 I was born in Italy, but I moved to Germany 2 years ago, so I guess from Germany😂
      If you're asking where I learned arab, my parents come from Morocco so I learned how to speak/understand it since when I was a kid. However, it's not my first language because I'm still improving my writing and reading

  • @Kevin-jc1fx
    @Kevin-jc1fx 3 года назад +191

    I love the way languages can switch from being a barrier to being a bridge that enables instant connections with strangers and makes everyone feel at home.
    Congrats to Xiaoma and all of you fellow polyglots.
    Keep pushing for our quest is noble.
    🇨🇵🇪🇦🇬🇧 and counting...

    • @redakaafarani2289
      @redakaafarani2289 3 года назад +1

      C'est vrai, moi perso je parle l'arabe (langue maternelle), français et l'anglais, et j'habite en France pour mes études :)

    • @ZenCorvus
      @ZenCorvus 3 года назад

      No offense but this sounds insightful but you literally just described language.
      Yes, when no communication exists its a barrier.

    • @Kevin-jc1fx
      @Kevin-jc1fx 3 года назад +1

      @@redakaafarani2289 Moi ma langue maternelle c'est le français. Pour ma carrière j'ai choisi le Génie Logiciel car ça me passionne. Par contre je me suis vite rendu compte que le français était un handicap à ce niveau (même les chercheurs français publient leurs travaux en Anglais 😄). C'est là que j'ai commencé à presque tout faire en Anglais jusqu'à en avoir une bonne maîtrise.
      Quant à l'espagnol, c'était ma LV2 au lycée, après on ne s'est plus jamais quittés.😂
      Cette année j'approfondis mon Espagnol et j'espère l'année prochaine me lancer dans le portugais s'il plaît à Dieu.

    • @Kevin-jc1fx
      @Kevin-jc1fx 3 года назад

      @@ZenCorvus You are right. Even when a clear way to communicate is available, if it is not shared by the people involved, it is useless. In some sense, having different languages with someone is a bit like having no language at all.

    • @stephenmcsweeney7562
      @stephenmcsweeney7562 3 года назад

      Great point

  • @stevena379
    @stevena379 Год назад +9

    As a levantine arabic speaker myself, this is really impressive in just 2 weeks! It was a bit difficult to understand only because of my dialect being different than the dialect you’re using here however I can understand most of what you’re saying. You’re doing incredible, keep up the good work man,
    السلام عليك!

  • @miralabualjadail4206
    @miralabualjadail4206 3 года назад +385

    When you were speaking to the Palestinian guy saying Alsalamu Alykom which literally means peace be with you. 😍❤️❤️ From a Jew to a Muslim. That was awesome.

  • @kellybumgardner5492
    @kellybumgardner5492 3 года назад +1153

    My husband speaks fluent Arabic and it always shocks people because he is a 6 ft tall “white” guy and works as a paramedic. It immediately makes people feel better and comforted.
    Edited: apparently people are upset because I used the term white guy. This is a direct quote from those whom he has treated. Not mine or his sentiments. I didn’t think this was necessary to disclaimer I know there are all kinds and shades of people.

    • @JustonBair
      @JustonBair 3 года назад +11

      How did he learn Arabic?

    • @JackSmith-mj3pi
      @JackSmith-mj3pi 3 года назад +5

      What drew him to Arabic? Why did he learn? Was he living in an Arab country?

    • @DrAziiiiz
      @DrAziiiiz 3 года назад +8

      Well exactly, we Arab and i think any person do get more comfortable around people speaking the same language

    • @channelfive7883
      @channelfive7883 3 года назад

      How does he speak arabic ?

    • @kellybumgardner5492
      @kellybumgardner5492 3 года назад +69

      @@JustonBair he was in the army 13 years and went to language school, he was special forces and was deployed over seas many times to assist with negotiating.

  • @cindybeautiful15
    @cindybeautiful15 3 года назад +236

    I've never felt any interested in the Arabic language at all but those "peace be with you" and "As God wills it" are so beautiful!

    • @Nesggy
      @Nesggy 3 года назад +21

      That's the beauty of Arabic and also religion of Islam.

    • @HomesteadAtLast
      @HomesteadAtLast 3 года назад +6

      @@Nesggy and probably it’s only beauty cause that patriarchal religion is evil

    • @Nesggy
      @Nesggy 3 года назад +24

      @Miles St.Peter You have not studied it then. You know nothing about our Prophet. Ex Muslims is your reference? lol

    • @Nesggy
      @Nesggy 3 года назад +10

      @@HomesteadAtLast Islam is evil? 😂

    • @HomesteadAtLast
      @HomesteadAtLast 3 года назад +10

      @@Nesggy yes it is patriarchal and degrades women

  • @ravagerr
    @ravagerr 2 года назад +11

    I speak Lebanese and the dialect is very different from this but I can still understand most of what you're saying so well done!

  • @berto3745
    @berto3745 3 года назад +409

    “Peace be with you”...... man that is beautiful! We need more of this.

    • @Lunaxoxo55
      @Lunaxoxo55 3 года назад +2

      @Daud Khan is Not only Muslims say “ peace be with you”

    • @na-eimhuman7054
      @na-eimhuman7054 3 года назад

      Daud Khan, Eugene is right majority of Middle Easterners greet one another with peace be with you, I'm Muslim but brother you have to understand yes we as muslims greet one another with those words, but that's there language 🤷 do a little research on it and find out for yourself 🙏

    • @na-eimhuman7054
      @na-eimhuman7054 3 года назад

      That's just what we said 🤷

    • @yusralouhi2788
      @yusralouhi2788 3 года назад +6

      It is indeed a muslim thing to say "as salamu aleykum", as i for exampke , a half swiss half german muslim convert greet like this the brotheres and sisters of my faith despite the rest of our conversation being in english, french or german, depends from where they are.
      It is even part of our prayer,
      at the end we greet with "assalamu aleykum" the angels who are on our right and left side.
      Of course we are happy for evryone even from other religions who greet like this 😍 and wish them the same: peace!

    • @sarcasmic6900
      @sarcasmic6900 3 года назад +4

      It’s just the Arabic language in all its dialects, i find it very peaceful

  • @ObadaF
    @ObadaF 3 года назад +29

    I am Arabic ...I didn't really expect much when I first saw the title cuz Arabic is really really hard...but u are unbelievably good considering you've only been learning for 2 weeks....impressive!!!!!
    لما شفت عنوان المقطع متوقعتش تكون تقدر تحكي مع شخص عربي و يفهم عليك.... لكنك صدمتني صراحة ما شاء الله عليك مية مية

  • @livefreeprintguns
    @livefreeprintguns 3 года назад +368

    I've never been so invested in a random dude online who can speak multiple languages.

    • @jamesbubbastewartjr
      @jamesbubbastewartjr 3 года назад +5

      Same, these vids are so unique because they give me genuine and deep deep hope in humanity.

    • @BukolaRY_TV
      @BukolaRY_TV 3 года назад +1

      Lol....me too 🤣🤣🤣

  • @davelong4131
    @davelong4131 Год назад +8

    Your ability to learn and speak these languages is out-of-this-world incredible!!

  • @Tojohiruma
    @Tojohiruma 3 года назад +183

    whats impressive isnt how fast you learn the language (dont get me wrong its freakin impressive but you got us used to it by now haha) but how natural you sound even after only beginning of learning it, in the accent the intonation and everything, its crazy

    • @ZenJKH
      @ZenJKH 3 года назад +19

      See he did learn but sorry to tell u his accent and intonation was bad but its so good the fact he learned it in 3 weeks

    • @jacobm3141
      @jacobm3141 3 года назад +6

      He’s probably be a good voice impersonator. He’s got the ability to enunciate and mimic sounds so well.

    • @Tojohiruma
      @Tojohiruma 3 года назад +25

      @@ZenJKH honestly for an american speaker which language doesnt have all the sounds from the arabic language, he did VERY good

    • @ouzi9122
      @ouzi9122 3 года назад +20

      @@ZenJKH for 3 weeks it's very good

    • @andrewnewman1707
      @andrewnewman1707 3 года назад +2

      Yeah, I definitely have an American accent in the 2 other languages I speak. I'll never have a convincing accent in any additional languages I pick up.

  • @scrubby2116
    @scrubby2116 3 года назад +327

    Arabic people are so kind and generous! Almost every single one wished peace and love upon you ❤️

    • @KneeJerkReactions13
      @KneeJerkReactions13 3 года назад +3

      After finding out he is American.."as God wills it". Sounds real sweet ya?

    • @singerboy461
      @singerboy461 3 года назад +34

      Those are normal, everyday phrases in Arabic.

    • @scrubby2116
      @scrubby2116 3 года назад +19

      @@singerboy461 i understand that, which brings me back to my point .. which other culture or ethnicity uses these kind phrases on a daily basis?

    • @MikeRees
      @MikeRees 3 года назад +9

      @@scrubby2116 Well goodbye is an abbreviation for God be with you

    • @RiamsWorld
      @RiamsWorld 3 года назад +13

      @@scrubby2116 it depends. If it's just part of the language, it's not really part of their personality. Like saying "bless you" when someone sneezes doesn't literally mean they want to bless you, it's just what you say in that situation. In a lot of east and southeast asian languages (Eg Thai, Chinese), you greet friends by asking if they've eaten yet. It's not because they're concerned about your diet, it's just how you greet people.

  • @wunderwaffle3602
    @wunderwaffle3602 3 года назад +724

    Him: Learns how to speak Arabic in 3 weeks.
    Me: still cannot get into a conversation in german after learning it for 2 years in high school.

    • @HuSanNiang
      @HuSanNiang 3 года назад +45

      it depends how you learn it. Watch a movie you know in German with German subtitles easy one like a Disney or Pixar movie.
      You need to get used to listen to it and then try out to speak it. Get someone online to speak with you .
      Es ist kein Meister vom Himmel gefallen. Gibt dir eine Ruck und los geht´s.

    • @KhallDrake
      @KhallDrake 3 года назад +34

      Of course! Here in Canada, I learned French in school for around 8 years. Could I understand or speak any French after graduating? I couldn't even order food or ask for basic directions... School is useless for learning languages.

    • @mattreichmann8118
      @mattreichmann8118 3 года назад +6

      I strongly suggest you read Fluent Forever by Gabriel Wyner. Great books, teaches how to learn quickly and efficiently. I really liked it :)

    • @jamiebrown8811
      @jamiebrown8811 3 года назад +9

      I can't get into a conversation with my girlfriend,let alone a foreign language,

    • @turki9906
      @turki9906 3 года назад

      Learn how to speak is a big word will we could say he try to speak

  • @sheepssleepwhileyoustare3083
    @sheepssleepwhileyoustare3083 Год назад +4

    Seriously the fact you're speaking this much after two weeks of learning is just mind blowing

  • @unseeded4889
    @unseeded4889 3 года назад +68

    What's most impressive is not that you learn how to speak, but that you can understand anything they say when they reply.

  • @spacetexan8695
    @spacetexan8695 3 года назад +158

    “As god wills it” is such a wonderful sentence ❤️

    • @Spectre7M7
      @Spectre7M7 3 года назад +5

      its written as Inshallah in English :)

    • @jamess1787
      @jamess1787 3 года назад +2

      Space Texan, the ultimate ironic names for 2021. Cold + Ercot == no hot

    • @spacetexan8695
      @spacetexan8695 3 года назад +4

      @@jamess1787 I’m from Texas and I like space lol
      James s would be the most generic lmao

    • @mickmockedmack
      @mickmockedmack 3 года назад +4

      @@spacetexan8695 I was going to make a case for myself on the most generic name, but you're actually right. James S is in fact the most generic first name + last initial in the US.

    • @spacetexan8695
      @spacetexan8695 3 года назад

      @@mickmockedmack thanks mike ❤️

  • @jeannetteelizabeth144
    @jeannetteelizabeth144 9 месяцев назад +1

    It's amazing that as you were speaking to the shopkeepers, I understood a few words here and there, because of knowing Hebrew (after I learn more Aramaic, I'll start learning Arabic); that was pretty cool! You are an inspiration, Xiaoma! I love watching your videos, because it makes me want to continue learning more languages! 🥰

  • @adamhendrix1361
    @adamhendrix1361 3 года назад +151

    This is my dream. I went to high school in Egypt as an American, and wasted those 4 years embracing the language. 10 years later and this video finally pushed me over the edge to find a tutor today.

    • @gianna5874
      @gianna5874 3 года назад +2

      how was high school over there?

    • @MediocreTCG
      @MediocreTCG 3 года назад +26

      @@gianna5874 giant pyramid scheme

    • @abdulllllahhh
      @abdulllllahhh 3 года назад +2

      Oh good luck dude, it’ll be hard

    • @gianna5874
      @gianna5874 3 года назад

      @@MediocreTCG What do you mean?

    • @i.m.7710
      @i.m.7710 3 года назад +4

      @@gianna5874 joke, duh.

  • @cherbenmoussa314
    @cherbenmoussa314 3 года назад +429

    My husband is Moroccan so I understood most of the words especially the Algerian dialect in the first store. I’ve been married 19 years and I learned a lot! You did amazing in 2 weeks!

    • @zoomermcboomer4771
      @zoomermcboomer4771 3 года назад +31

      Lol those are the dialects that most Arabs can not understand at all. I'm Yemeni Arab but listening to Moroccan Arabic is like trying to understand Chinese lol.

    • @Death666wish
      @Death666wish 3 года назад

      @@zoomermcboomer4771 كيفاش بزاف نق نوق نيق نوق XD

    • @iamalan4651
      @iamalan4651 3 года назад +3

      "رمضان يسمونا هنا " من هذي الجملة عرفت بلي جزائري 🤣🤣🤣

    • @polohey
      @polohey 3 года назад

      @@iamalan4651 rana hna

    • @LeegallyBliindLOL
      @LeegallyBliindLOL 3 года назад +3

      @@zoomermcboomer4771 because it's not really arabic. They speak darija. A mixture of berber languages and arabic. They understand arabic and they speak some but you prob won't ever understand them except for a few loan words here and there. Algerians are a lot closer to arabic.

  • @cmatsumoto4525
    @cmatsumoto4525 Год назад +2

    I love that you bring cultures together and they accept you

  • @victoriatemple4107
    @victoriatemple4107 2 года назад +534

    The deepest connection you have with someone & their culture, is through learning their language.
    Peace ya'll

    • @lucasmelee
      @lucasmelee 2 года назад +10

      and their delicious food

    • @ThePunisher014
      @ThePunisher014 Год назад +1

      @@lucasmelee Unless their food isn't delicious.. Nothing beats Mediterranean cuisine. Especially Tunisian

    • @Cassxowary
      @Cassxowary Год назад +1

      And using our hearts and brains we’ve got for a reason, and being kind to all kind!

    • @Cassxowary
      @Cassxowary Год назад

      Then again most cultures sadly don’t involve that so you’re correct

    • @VivKittie32
      @VivKittie32 Год назад

      @@lucasmeleehey that was my line. 😂

  • @AhmedSalemAlTeneiji
    @AhmedSalemAlTeneiji 3 года назад +112

    As an Arab, I have to say for 2 weeks, that is some significant progress right there

  • @lqenr52
    @lqenr52 3 года назад +164

    As a Sudanese American, bro this makes me so happy

    • @xalpacazeu1332
      @xalpacazeu1332 3 года назад

      @Lilia murah Saudi attack Yemen. Turkey invade syria. All over

    • @nf708
      @nf708 3 года назад

      @@xalpacazeu1332 Turkey isn't an arabic country and who attaks Yemas isn't Saudi Arabia as what ur western media says, it's Iran" Iran isn't an arabic country" u can ask any arab about that🤣🤣🤣 Plus the girl meant the ppl of those countries "arabs" not their shit governments

  • @so-flamotorsports7491
    @so-flamotorsports7491 Год назад +3

    i love how they always say peace be with you and as god wills it .

  • @norfldnen3291
    @norfldnen3291 3 года назад +95

    Mad respect for this guy. Give it a few months and he’ll know all the different dialects too

  • @makeupchick9544
    @makeupchick9544 3 года назад +502

    I'm so envious of all the culture that NYers have access to......

    • @scintillam_dei
      @scintillam_dei 3 года назад +19

      Yet the stench of rap crap is pervasive, one of the worst "cultures" for promoting pride, theft, racism against whites, prostitution, materialism, greed, murder and other nonsense.

    • @beastvader
      @beastvader 3 года назад +72

      @@scintillam_dei White people do enough of those things themselves, as do all other races. Stop being a bigot

    • @scintillam_dei
      @scintillam_dei 3 года назад +5

      @@beastvader I didn't make it about race. Stop being a bigot.

    • @melo2289
      @melo2289 3 года назад +43

      @@scintillam_dei you literally just did by saying “racism against whites” 😐😐😐

    • @scintillam_dei
      @scintillam_dei 3 года назад +6

      @@melo2289 You misunderstand. I meant that I did not say rap is bad because of the black race. It's the main black culture in America that is the problem, not race. That rap is racist against whites is part of the problem.

  • @venobambino
    @venobambino 3 года назад +237

    Dear God, I was with an Egyptian for 20 years and I took an Arabic course, and this guy studies for two weeks and can speak better Arabic than me. Amazing!!

    • @wyleaziz5050
      @wyleaziz5050 3 года назад +8

      No offense, but apparently you were physically more envolved☺️

    • @DanielJennessII
      @DanielJennessII 3 года назад +7

      He stutters the same 22 words over and over

    • @guitarofdestiny
      @guitarofdestiny 3 года назад +11

      @@DanielJennessII wassup hater! 😂

    • @nin-geed-saaran
      @nin-geed-saaran 3 года назад +2

      @@DanielJennessII you're hater

    • @multigiant007
      @multigiant007 3 года назад +3

      @@guitarofdestiny he not hating, he is stating a fact. but him repeating the word is just helping him better phrase the word. so is it really hate or his way of learning how to pronounce the word?

  • @ashmamafit
    @ashmamafit 5 месяцев назад +1

    this whole video warmed my heart and had me smiling

  • @Grayson4795
    @Grayson4795 3 года назад +97

    AS AN ARAB I HAVE SO MUVH RESPECT ITS A REALLY HARD LANGUAGE THIS IS AMAZING

  • @skyizfalling
    @skyizfalling 3 года назад +154

    This dude is literally the opposite from "you're in murica, speak murican"

    • @unakaposi4215
      @unakaposi4215 3 года назад +10

      There is no murican, my friend. United States do not have official language and someone should tell them that.

    • @VeteranGaming_GamingUnited
      @VeteranGaming_GamingUnited 3 года назад +1

      @@unakaposi4215 ^ this

    • @andrespardo9944
      @andrespardo9944 3 года назад

      @Schrodinger's Snuffleupagus no it’s not

    • @nanaa428
      @nanaa428 3 года назад +2

      @Schrodinger's Snuffleupagus english isnt the official language of the united states. look it up. Its just the most spoken language. the official language of my country is arabic, but the most spoken language in my country is english. Many people come here not knowing an ounce of arabic, and we do not mind since most of us speak english as well.

    • @VeteranGaming_GamingUnited
      @VeteranGaming_GamingUnited 3 года назад

      @Schrodinger's Snuffleupagus the United States doesn't have an official national language though

  • @diesel_died4473
    @diesel_died4473 3 года назад +69

    im wondering how he's so fearless speaking new languages in public! ive been learning russian for nearly 1 and a half years and i still get super embarrassed and end up stuttering when i try to speak it. props to this guy, must have some serious guts.

    • @olegolefirenko7994
      @olegolefirenko7994 3 года назад +3

      Russian is hard. So many exceptions and rules. Respect for trying though )

    • @jabjab145
      @jabjab145 3 года назад +5

      Don't beat yourself up. You have to keep on trying.

    • @CaptainGrimes1
      @CaptainGrimes1 3 года назад

      Почему? Это хорошо 😜

    • @stylezNout
      @stylezNout 3 года назад +3

      just do it! no point in learning a whole language if you aren't going to talk to people with it! taking inspiration from xiaoma and laoshu! good luck

    • @Flutterbyby
      @Flutterbyby 3 года назад

      Just do it (practice your new language with someone who speaks it) they won’t mind & it doesn’t matter if they do ! Best way to get better and more fearless 👍

  • @blacksympozium
    @blacksympozium 2 года назад +3

    Man I've been following you for some time and I always love your content, but as an Arab, this video made me even more blown away by your quick learning abilities and more proud of our identity at the same time! Respect from Tunisia bro 🇹🇳❤️

  • @lowspeak
    @lowspeak 3 года назад +180

    Suddenly this reminds me of Laoshu. RIP 😢

    • @johnnyDizzyV
      @johnnyDizzyV 3 года назад +50

      he's continuing his legacy

    • @Nikohhh04
      @Nikohhh04 3 года назад +18

      jaecee - definitely the passing of the baton. And he should hold it proudly!

    • @ForsakenClarity
      @ForsakenClarity 3 года назад +17

      Yup... Xiaoma is cool and I'm glad to see another person serious about learning multiple foreign languages, but Moses was something else. Amazing man with great language talent and personality. He looked up to Bruce Lee but I looked up to him. RIP 🙁

    • @trident1125
      @trident1125 3 года назад +7

      Leveling up
      RIP

    • @jazzper_nl
      @jazzper_nl 3 года назад

      wut? he deceased?

  • @saladshla
    @saladshla 2 года назад +591

    I find that the Arabic language has the most beautiful greetings and salutations; "Peace be with you." "God willing "

    • @hyraleasa2706
      @hyraleasa2706 2 года назад +60

      God willing = InshaAllah (used when you want to do something in the future)
      God has willed it = mashaAllah (when you see something impressive or Beautiful)

    • @havardrivansson7902
      @havardrivansson7902 2 года назад +1

      And where do you suppose they got them from???

    • @Krissdafish
      @Krissdafish 2 года назад +35

      Well "Goodbye" is really just a contraction of "God be with you", "Farewell" literally means to fare well, have a good journey. And it isn't out of place to say "peace" either.
      Even in my native non-english tongue every greeting is also just an expression of goodwill, but its so commonplace that people dont think about their etymology or original meaning.

    • @boristraktorov6229
      @boristraktorov6229 2 года назад +19

      Actually it’s not a arab greeting but a greeting in arabic language it’s a Muslim greeting all Muslims all over the world Salut each other whit As Salamu aleikum no matter your english muslim Turkish muslim Afghan muslim Chinese muslim....

    • @sadcat520
      @sadcat520 2 года назад +1

      You can use those greetings in any language you know..

  • @mhmdissrawi4362
    @mhmdissrawi4362 3 года назад +66

    As an arab i must say i cant be happier about this❤

    • @jamess1787
      @jamess1787 3 года назад

      As a Canadian, I can still only speak english.
      /facepalm

  • @peanutbuddha666
    @peanutbuddha666 9 месяцев назад +1

    Im Sudanese and it’s so surprising that you speak so similarly to our dialect. Your teacher’s influence, I’m sure! You say ‘shwaya shwaya’. Thank you for learning so many languages, it’s amazing!

  • @Cool_Rider25
    @Cool_Rider25 3 года назад +71

    when you jump from chinese to arabic, that just scares the hell out of people.