Somalis Amazed When I Speak Their Language

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  • čas přidán 30. 05. 2024
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    I hung out with Somalis in Minnesota on Somali Independence Day and it was a blast! They were very excited when I spoke Somali and showed off what I knew about Somali culture. We also tried many Somali foods and drinks like sambuus, canjeero, Vimto, and more! If you’re interested in learning the Somali language, make sure to check out somaliwithabzi.com/ who was an amazing Somali teacher!
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    0:00 Introduction
    1:29 Ordering Somali samosas
    2:28 Buying a Somali flag and hat
    4:12 Somali tech store
    4:57 A random encounter outside
    5:42 Looking for phone cases
    6:32 The best Somali chai
    7:58 Trying Vimto
    9:28 Somali Independence Day Festival
    10:37 Trying camel milk
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  • @xiaomanyc
    @xiaomanyc  Před 10 měsíci +96

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    • @EnheTook50Benadryl
      @EnheTook50Benadryl Před 10 měsíci +54

      bruh

    • @SagaRydberg
      @SagaRydberg Před 10 měsíci +1

      wait why does it say 4 days ago on this comment? how?

    • @kayumust
      @kayumust Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@SagaRydberg video was put on private and now public to release it , alot of video's are made prehand and uploaded way before their release date

    • @SagaRydberg
      @SagaRydberg Před 10 měsíci +3

      @@kayumust ohh ok so he didnt upload it directly cool cool

    • @animeistrash
      @animeistrash Před 10 měsíci +76

      temu big scam

  • @Trattvispen
    @Trattvispen Před 10 měsíci +1414

    It's just so wholesome to see people get so happy by just speaking their language!

    • @marcussoler9623
      @marcussoler9623 Před 10 měsíci +19

      Connection is powerful!

    • @frostyfrost4094
      @frostyfrost4094 Před 10 měsíci +6

      My few words of mandarin brought big smiles to old faces 😀

    • @Mdqnw
      @Mdqnw Před 10 měsíci

      That’s the point of the video 🥲

    • @NjoyMoney
      @NjoyMoney Před 10 měsíci +3

      Everybody knows the effort that goes into it, a true showcase of appreciating somebody elses culture 😁

    • @EminemLovesGrapes
      @EminemLovesGrapes Před 10 měsíci +1

      The same comment every video!

  • @abdihassan7208
    @abdihassan7208 Před 10 měsíci +746

    As a Somali who has followed you for a few years, thank you for taking the time to learn the language!

    • @thinkbeforeyoutype7106
      @thinkbeforeyoutype7106 Před 10 měsíci +16

      Exactly! The Somali language is a beautiful ancient language which is close to 5,000 years old.

    • @theytwatcher950
      @theytwatcher950 Před 10 měsíci

      Have u heard of Fariya Fiska the singer?

    • @BarryB.Benson
      @BarryB.Benson Před 10 měsíci +3

      @@thinkbeforeyoutype7106I like your username

    • @thinkbeforeyoutype7106
      @thinkbeforeyoutype7106 Před 10 měsíci +3

      @@BarryB.Benson I appreciate it bro. Hope you’ve a great day/night.

    • @BarryB.Benson
      @BarryB.Benson Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@thinkbeforeyoutype7106 thank you, same to you

  • @gaaraman312
    @gaaraman312 Před 10 měsíci +432

    You're making Laoshu proud Xiaoma.

    • @Chubbz9009
      @Chubbz9009 Před 10 měsíci +34

      Dam he used to be my favorite youtuber....Thanks for giving me the idea to go and watch his vids!

    • @xXVibrantSnowXx
      @xXVibrantSnowXx Před 10 měsíci +1

      So Liaoma?

    • @JamesRumas3DArtist
      @JamesRumas3DArtist Před 10 měsíci +4

      I agree I got laoshu vibes from this video añso

    • @Ben-xs1vl
      @Ben-xs1vl Před 10 měsíci +19

      this comment stuck out straight away . yes! rip laoshu

    • @TotallyJoel
      @TotallyJoel Před 9 měsíci +7

      Big shout outs to Laoshu!! I enjoyed watching him speak somalian. Rest in peace brother 🙏

  • @Davidgon100
    @Davidgon100 Před 10 měsíci +568

    I miss Laoshu. Thank you for making this video, you remind me of him. There's a lot of Somalis here in Columbus OH if you ever want to practice it more in public. I think that is one reason Moses got so good in Somali.

    • @rom_3145
      @rom_3145 Před 10 měsíci +50

      moses was one of a kind. 孔子说,“三人行,必有我师”。

    • @LiquidFranz
      @LiquidFranz Před 10 měsíci +68

      RIP Laoshu.

    • @handitover.
      @handitover. Před 10 měsíci +7

      🙏🙏🙏

    • @gaaraman312
      @gaaraman312 Před 10 měsíci +35

      RIP Laoshu, forever my polyglot inspiration.

    • @newname5205
      @newname5205 Před 10 měsíci +2

      there’s also a big somali population in michigan ☺️

  • @thinkbeforeyoutype7106
    @thinkbeforeyoutype7106 Před 10 měsíci +185

    As a Somali 🇸🇴, I appreciate you for taking the time for learning our beautiful ancient language which is close to 5,000 years old.

    • @Ahmed-tl5rg
      @Ahmed-tl5rg Před 9 měsíci +15

      Its older than 5000 years

    • @Aj3388
      @Aj3388 Před 9 měsíci +8

      Yh Walaalkeyga it's way older then that

    • @JustinYiseverywhere
      @JustinYiseverywhere Před 9 měsíci +6

      It’s older than 14,000 thousands years

    • @adamsboy2543
      @adamsboy2543 Před 8 měsíci +2

      It's 7000 years old brother

    • @jimbeekman4863
      @jimbeekman4863 Před 7 měsíci

      Galab Wanaagsan. Magacaygu Waa Jim
      Good Afternoon. My name is Jim
      He has inspired me to learn Somalian
      I can't say to much more, But I will
      P E A C E

  • @lazylynzie21
    @lazylynzie21 Před 2 měsíci +21

    In 2007-2010 I worked in a clinic for 3 years. 95% of the clinics patients were Somali. sometimes the Interpreters would run late (we would get back up and clinic would run late.) So I took it upon myself to learn. The interp and parents were so welcoming and patient w me while i was learning! Anyway, My name is Lindsay , one day The parents and interpreters said i need a muslim name. They named my Khadijo. 🥰 today, when i speak the language, i get the same happy reaction as Xiaomanyc gets. 🥰🥰🥰

    • @ASAD_108
      @ASAD_108 Před 2 měsíci

      In yar makuhadli karta

  • @sparks2spare782
    @sparks2spare782 Před 10 měsíci +683

    People really appreciate when others take time to learn their language, especially when it’s an American that speaks their native tongue. Such a sign of respect. Thanks for showing the world not all Americans have that “speak English” mentality.

    • @ajh.4131
      @ajh.4131 Před 10 měsíci +18

      I know I sure don’t! I’ve always been fascinated by other cultures/languages 🥰

    • @manofculture417
      @manofculture417 Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@ajh.4131 Me too! 🥰

    • @leredditcommander8208
      @leredditcommander8208 Před 10 měsíci +5

      Except if your second language is english, you are always expected to speak perfect english lol. I have gotten some reactions speaking japanese but they usually assume you are just a weebo :( and i dont even like anime or manga, so even in japan if the other person starts speaking english to me i dont use japanese until they start to choke

    • @jamesjones3371
      @jamesjones3371 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Foreigners cba to learn english in usa thats disrespect if we all didnt speak english business world woukd need to learn 10p languages

    • @tachyon3512
      @tachyon3512 Před 10 měsíci

      @@leredditcommander8208 japan is an exception lol they just hate weebs

  • @YungCountertop
    @YungCountertop Před 10 měsíci +44

    Finally Somali ! After watching Laoshu for years, I think that Somali’s always had the greatest reactions to him knowing their language.

  • @MsDaniMarie02
    @MsDaniMarie02 Před 8 měsíci +24

    Another thing I love is that in most videos, you are buying something from the people you’re interacting with. It’s a show of respect and support.

  • @valkyrie1066
    @valkyrie1066 Před 10 měsíci +89

    If I had one superpower, it would be to speak and understand all languages. I would take FULL ADVANTAGE of that! Love your videos, Xiaoma! As I was reminded by a Nigerian coworker, speaking English/Spanish/German is not a real huge accomplishment. I'm inclined to agree with his perception. Speaking, oh, let's say, Chinese/Ukranian/Somali....is a HUGE accomplishment. I'm all for teaching LATIN in grade school before they start advanced English. It would give us a needed step up on communication, and induce people to explore at LEAST the easier related languages. German, French, Spanish, Italian, etc.

  • @Wattchn
    @Wattchn Před 10 měsíci +63

    In Honor of Moses ❤
    It's great seeing you keep the Language spirit up and also leaening this language laoushu was learning in his comm
    Keep up the great work you do you xiamoa!

  • @kingak2194
    @kingak2194 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Sxp af soomaali 🇸🇴si wanagsan ayaad u baratay horay u soco (you learned somali language so prefect keep going) welcome our language & our culture ❤🙏🏾🇸🇴✌🏾

  • @SA-oq5lz
    @SA-oq5lz Před 8 měsíci +6

    So I'm British-Sudanese and this vid reminded me of this one time I was in Shepherd's Bush Market in London. I went to one of the shops with my grandmother and the English woman who owns the shop walks up to us and starts talking to us in flawless Sudanese Arabic (her husband is Sudanese)...we reacted the same way the guys in this vid did when they heard ari speaking somali 😂

  • @SomaliwithAbzi
    @SomaliwithAbzi Před 10 měsíci +171

    @xiaomanyc Thanks for learning Somali with me!
    I hope all the Somali community will start learning their mother tongue and make it a top priority over other activities. Guys, if xiaomanyc 小马在纽约 can, you should too!

    • @A-F93
      @A-F93 Před 10 měsíci +7

      Wariya you taught him??? And how long did it take?

    • @banandababa
      @banandababa Před 10 měsíci +3

      You are the best Somali teacher!! Everyone should join your class if they want to learn Somali I highly recommend!

    • @SomaliwithAbzi
      @SomaliwithAbzi Před 10 měsíci

      @@banandababa thanks so much walaal, mahadsanid

    • @A-F93
      @A-F93 Před 10 měsíci

      @@SomaliwithAbziyou based in xamar or in uk, im genuinely interested

    • @SomaliwithAbzi
      @SomaliwithAbzi Před 10 měsíci

      @@A-F93 in Mogadishu for now

  • @SaltStorm007
    @SaltStorm007 Před 10 měsíci +60

    Love the look on their faces when you speak their language💯Their smiles are always so infectious!

  • @jimin-with-luv1306
    @jimin-with-luv1306 Před 10 měsíci +8

    fthe grandfather at 4:50 looked so happy i almost teared up 😭🥺

  • @vpo3656
    @vpo3656 Před 10 měsíci +108

    It's so nice to see everyone's reaction when you drop by! Something uplifting in this crazy world! Also, congratulations to you and your wife! Your little ones are beautiful!

    • @dantemedici8179
      @dantemedici8179 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Vimto ! That’s British mate not Somali 😂

  • @HeresMinx
    @HeresMinx Před 9 měsíci +10

    Wow bless those women at the welcome desk who were basically helping you practice by asking you very simple questions and replying with very simple answers.

  • @MalaysiaPhilip
    @MalaysiaPhilip Před 10 měsíci +66

    I have been lucky enough to travel to many countries in my life and always tried the very basics in local language to get by. My efforts have been appreciated to almost ridiculed during the years. Honestly, I would have loved nothing more than to be fluent in the language of the countries I have visited. You really get so much more out of the local people when you can converse with them.

    • @Nano0k
      @Nano0k Před 10 měsíci +5

      Similarly to yourself, I can be polite in a dozen or so, can get by in a few more, but am fluent in only English. Regardless, in my travels even the merest of efforts and a friendly attitude have opened countless doors, including offers to eat or stay at locals’ homes.
      Keep the “sights,” I wanna engage in cultural exchanges, creating memories and good will! That and the food…

  • @abzeeno
    @abzeeno Před 10 měsíci +17

    Somalis are my favourite people, I grew up with a lot of somali brothers in the uk and they all treated me and my family very good.

    • @arahmanmuseahmed3
      @arahmanmuseahmed3 Před 10 měsíci

      So Where are you from?

    • @abzeeno
      @abzeeno Před 10 měsíci +7

      @arahmanmuseahmed3 I'm Bangladeshi but born and raised in uk

    • @raashidiinabdullahi5583
      @raashidiinabdullahi5583 Před 10 měsíci +1

      THANK YOU DEAR WE LOVE BANGLADESH PEOPLE BENGALIS FROM SOMALIA

  • @barakzierhut3267
    @barakzierhut3267 Před 10 měsíci +18

    Great to see you in MN and highlighting the Somali community! Next time, you could visit the Hmong markets/malls in St. Paul as well! The Twin Cities metro is home to the largest concentration of Somali Americans in the US (highest concentration in Minneapolis) and the largest number of Hmong/Hmong Americans in the US (highest concentration in St. Paul). The area also has the highest concentration of Karen/Karreni (from Burma/Myanmar), Oromo (Ethiopia), and Liberian Americans.

    • @NoRockinMansLand
      @NoRockinMansLand Před 5 měsíci +1

      That's pretty awesome to hear as someone who is part Oromo and Somali

    • @straw1berry11
      @straw1berry11 Před 4 měsíci +1

      They also have the highest concentration of swedes in Minnesota. Truly, a very diverse place.

  • @gracieladdie
    @gracieladdie Před 10 měsíci +43

    You're actually incredible at this. Honestly, I'm French/Canadian but never got the motivation to keep going through with learning my language/culture as I could never find an interest in it. Thank you so much for inspiring me to begin learning again and explore languages. I'd love to travel one day like you and learn many different ones. Thank you, Xiaoma!

    • @simongiguere2390
      @simongiguere2390 Před 10 měsíci +3

      Super difficile étant donné qu'il n'y a pas bcp de secteur cosmopolite au québec à part Québec et MTL. Je vis le même struggle en ce moment je suis à trois-rivières et j'apprends le danois mais personne pour aider aux alentours. J'étudie seul avec des vidéos en lignes, dictionnaires, séries netflix, etc. Apprendre de nouvelles langues ouvre aussi des portes sur des cultures différentes et c'est vraiment fascinant! Lâche pas !

    • @karenhensley3069
      @karenhensley3069 Před 10 měsíci

      Vous etes Quebecoise? J’apprends francais avec Duolingo. J’ai deux anneés au lycee aussi. J’aime la langue francaise, mais Arieh ne le parle pas. 😅

    • @janetyeoman1544
      @janetyeoman1544 Před 10 měsíci

      Toronto has a huge Somali population and Ottawa has a smaller group.

  • @VVoude
    @VVoude Před 10 měsíci +15

    I really love these level up sounds someone gets excited about the language :D
    Reminds me of Moses ALOT.
    RIP Laoshu ❤

  • @anlemeinthegame1637
    @anlemeinthegame1637 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Shoutout to the Somali flag for an elegant, eye-catching design! Great video, Ari. That last person has a 200 camel dairy in Missouri? That's amazing!

  • @b.a.8397
    @b.a.8397 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Somali is an EXTREMELY hard language to learn and you did so well! Thank you for taking the time out to learn our language! ❤️

  • @dcoxmontana608
    @dcoxmontana608 Před 8 měsíci +5

    The cafe guy saw hundred dollar bills when you started speaking Somali 😂😂 asking if you wanna work there

  • @PauloLetsGo
    @PauloLetsGo Před 10 měsíci +7

    In Seattle, “walahi bro” has become part of the slang. You got Asians and islanders saying random Somali. Warryaaaaaa

  • @Kernow80
    @Kernow80 Před 10 měsíci +7

    This guy is a real beutiful spirit. Its not just that he takes the time to learn native languages but he really charming courtious respectful and has an ability to connect with people all over the world. A true ambassador and gentleman. His laughter connects ppl as much as his spoken word

  • @pherodex9156
    @pherodex9156 Před 10 měsíci +7

    Hey Man
    Just thought I'd give a general heads up Vimto the drink isn't actually originally a Somalian drink, it was produced here in Manchester, UK in 1908 by John Noel Nichols, we actually have "Vimto Gardens" to celebrate it's foundation!

  • @user-kx1fw7im8h
    @user-kx1fw7im8h Před 10 měsíci +10

    Omg xiaomanyc I'm big fan of you and really it's honour to us that you're interested in our language and I'm so happy to see that you're interested in learning Somali language omg I'm so shocked really Mahadsanid ❤

  • @diegomegi7369
    @diegomegi7369 Před 10 měsíci +8

    This is 100% a super power. No way you get treated that nicely without speaking the language. not because of anything just because there is no familiarity. Its so nice seeing them smile. The effort and care is appreciated

  • @soccerchick1
    @soccerchick1 Před 10 měsíci +6

    You are truly bringing humanity together.

  • @SaltStorm007
    @SaltStorm007 Před 10 měsíci +16

    Your videos never fail to bring a smile to my face💯Hope that you and your family have a blessed one🙏Appreciate you!

  • @Moetastic
    @Moetastic Před 10 měsíci +6

    As a long time watcher, I never thought I'd see a video of you speaking my mother tongue. Seriously, you're awesome. 😄

  • @tanaka7391
    @tanaka7391 Před 10 měsíci +8

    I always had a feeling you would learn somali just like loashu did back then. It reminded me of him. Thank you!

  • @ZefTillDeath8878
    @ZefTillDeath8878 Před 10 měsíci +46

    Ari to every Somali person: "HOW IS YOUR FAMILY" 😂

    • @jeremygeller9145
      @jeremygeller9145 Před 10 měsíci +27

      It might be a cultural thing, like a common phrase, considering how they all react to it.

    • @Mohazz88
      @Mohazz88 Před 10 měsíci +5

      😂😂 ​@@jeremygeller9145 it is

    • @MrTruckerf
      @MrTruckerf Před 10 měsíci +5

      @@jeremygeller9145 Kinda like "How ya doing?" in English. Just a polite greeting.

    • @fuzbcuz7613
      @fuzbcuz7613 Před 10 měsíci +6

      Yeah it's like Mandarin (I think) the literal translation of "how are you" is "have you eaten today".

    • @RosezanneMarcus
      @RosezanneMarcus Před 10 měsíci +1

      I think that is a common question in other cultures as well. Like in Filipino culture, after we ask how are you, we typically asks, hows your family doing?

  • @Luhpasty
    @Luhpasty Před 5 měsíci +4

    “So white people are learning Somali now?” Made me laugh 😂😂

  • @lynnedavenport1500
    @lynnedavenport1500 Před 8 měsíci +1

    You have absolutely inspired me to learn another language. Thank you so much for these videos .

  • @moto3463
    @moto3463 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Now this is awesome. Connecting with all types of people and all love

  • @phillbaska
    @phillbaska Před 10 měsíci +3

    Vimto was a popular drink that is/was produced/sold around Lancashire in the UK. We used to have Vimto iced lolly's when we were kids which you wold dip in sherbert. Interesting that such an obscure product is popular in Somalia

  • @shawnyepes2389
    @shawnyepes2389 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Wallahi I love Somali ppl, always have the best attitude

  • @hayattkhaire3644
    @hayattkhaire3644 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you so much for learning Somali I’ve been waiting for this one ❤

  • @gnilbirts
    @gnilbirts Před 10 měsíci

    This is probably one of my favorite channels. Always has me smiling.

  • @jehezra1240
    @jehezra1240 Před 9 měsíci +3

    it's so amazing to see the shifts in their faces when you spoke their language.

  • @irh1738
    @irh1738 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Amazing. Big up my Somali brothers and sisters.

  • @kalebhaynes977
    @kalebhaynes977 Před 10 měsíci

    Your content is for everyone man, wholesome. Love ya brotha

  • @BlastedBilly
    @BlastedBilly Před 10 měsíci +1

    Always a joy watchin you do your thing!

  • @crispdaddy5116
    @crispdaddy5116 Před 10 měsíci +3

    You're the most talented person with learning languages I've ever seen

  • @lilhazey1128
    @lilhazey1128 Před 10 měsíci +7

    Yet to meet a person from Somalia/Somalialand that isnt an absolute gem of a person 👍🏼🫶🏻

  • @LanguageKing333
    @LanguageKing333 Před 6 měsíci

    Abzi’s content is great! Thanks for the recommendation!

  • @PeterBridgesPeteyCanoe
    @PeterBridgesPeteyCanoe Před 10 měsíci

    Just love your content. Thanks so much for making me smile. Keep spreading the love.

  • @jonlivert-ly2oj
    @jonlivert-ly2oj Před 10 měsíci +4

    I love watching you dude… I’m just a southern guy from North Carolina… But I love how a few sentences makes you relate to these people it’s awesome… Holler back if you can. If not, I understand you’re popular cat… Word up

  • @BrendanShephard
    @BrendanShephard Před 10 měsíci +115

    I think one of the craziest parts of all of this is that whoever Ari speaks with, they can almost always speak English. Obviously, it's amazing how many languages Ari can speak and how quickly he learns them. But it's incredible to me how many people around the world are so good at English in their native countries.

    • @jalawlis1990
      @jalawlis1990 Před 10 měsíci +25

      It is the universal language of education at this point. A lot of countries teach in only English.

    • @rollingthunderinho
      @rollingthunderinho Před 10 měsíci +22

      I mean they’re immigrants in an English speaking country. Obviously they know English

    • @_hoshikuzu_
      @_hoshikuzu_ Před 10 měsíci +8

      @@rollingthunderinho Did you see the video he did speaking Yiddish and Hebrew in New York? I remember him commenting in that video that there were people in that community born and raised in the US that didn't speak English.

    • @nalunga64
      @nalunga64 Před 10 měsíci +11

      @@jalawlis1990 Unfortunately English was forced on us by our colonisers. Our local languages were forbidden in public spaces and English is/was almost exclusively the national language in many former British colonies (the so called "Common wealth" countries).

    • @crayfishjim
      @crayfishjim Před 9 měsíci +2

      As an English speaker, I am grateful that our language is kinda the defacto international language, however, I do get a little jealous of the people in these videos who get to have such a surreal moment when someone who doesn't look like them can speak their language. There is no person I would look at then be surprised by the fact that they can speak my language.

  • @MeIusis
    @MeIusis Před 10 měsíci

    The interactions are always so good

  • @thiccchungus5362
    @thiccchungus5362 Před 10 měsíci

    Xiaoma thank you for these videos they are now apart of my life I love these adventures and can't wait to see where your off to next thanks again much love from New Mexico U.S.!

  • @bewaterthroughstone9477
    @bewaterthroughstone9477 Před 10 měsíci +4

    As someone who took Spanish almost every year of school and still can’t speak Spanish, you’ve inspired me to try to learn Korean.

  • @abdihassan7208
    @abdihassan7208 Před 10 měsíci +3

    You speak better somali than me and im somali myself!

  • @normiewoo787
    @normiewoo787 Před 10 měsíci

    You are very great at connecting with people in their language. I respect that.

  • @callumsimpson7483
    @callumsimpson7483 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Your keeping Moses living by doing these vids bro. He is the original master but you are really getting to that level imo. Keep it up G love from the uk

  • @FORDLYFAOTEAROA
    @FORDLYFAOTEAROA Před 10 měsíci +1

    This is love,for sure. Such a legend getting amongst these foreign (to you) cultures ❤️

  • @jackydooley6053
    @jackydooley6053 Před 9 měsíci +9

    Not only are YOU surprising them speaking somali THEY are surprising you with their English! I love it!

    • @shukriiii
      @shukriiii Před 4 měsíci +1

      they literally live in america... ofc they know English

    • @dragonlyrics2078
      @dragonlyrics2078 Před měsícem

      He's more impressive cause they live in America where they speak English

  • @steinfi3
    @steinfi3 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Much love to the Somali community ❤

  • @LongNeckLives
    @LongNeckLives Před 10 měsíci +2

    I know that mall very well, you'll never find a more inviting and friendly place than there. Delicious food too, you hit all the good spots!

  • @Mobilegamer761
    @Mobilegamer761 Před 10 měsíci

    I could watch these videos all day very inspirational!

  • @WonderWhatHappened
    @WonderWhatHappened Před 10 měsíci +6

    Somali has the best flag color. I want to get a track suit with the Somali star of Unity.

  • @seefourgoesboom9090
    @seefourgoesboom9090 Před 10 měsíci +12

    Welcome to Minnesota Xiaoma! Hope you enjoyed your stay. Impressive stuff. The next time you come back here, you should learn the Hmong language and test it out in Saint Paul.

  • @111safwat
    @111safwat Před 10 měsíci

    This was an awesome video. This video could have gone one for so much longer and kept me glued

  • @taylorrevis2378
    @taylorrevis2378 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Your channel is a superb demonstration of how similar we all are. Language, culture, skin color, none of it makes any difference. A smile is a smile everywhere you go.

  • @RichardsWorld
    @RichardsWorld Před 10 měsíci +5

    Somali people are surprisingly very friendly and helpful. In the movies you only see pirates.

  • @JoshLynagh
    @JoshLynagh Před 10 měsíci +6

    Camel milk is actually beautiful, and doesn't affect those who are lactose intolerant. We have a camel milk farm here in South Australia called Humpalicious - their Turkish Delight ice cream is so good!

    • @11naa44
      @11naa44 Před 10 měsíci +3

      Those camels in Australia were once somali camels shipped by the British to Australia

    • @ludbamaha3406
      @ludbamaha3406 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@11naa44 the y were camels from Afghanistan.

  • @srt4boy1
    @srt4boy1 Před 10 měsíci

    ill forever support ur channel with you bringing cutures together.

  • @fache2452
    @fache2452 Před 10 měsíci

    I'm a somali and started watching your videos a couple a weeks ago, this is really wholesome!

  • @pogiazz1
    @pogiazz1 Před 10 měsíci +29

    True story, my favorite videos from Laoshu505000 were him interacting with Somalis. Easily one of the most beautiful African languages I’ve ever heard in my life. I hope Moses’ spirit continues to live thru you by making people happy speaking their native language!

    • @brednbudder
      @brednbudder Před 10 měsíci +8

      rip laoshu. i always think of him when watching these language videos. only found xiaoma through laoshu. may his memories live on forever

    • @pogiazz1
      @pogiazz1 Před 10 měsíci +2

      This is my second time watching this vid, and I’ve watched Xiaoma for years but I’m getting chills thinking about Laoshu. RIP Moses!

  • @dypzomo5285
    @dypzomo5285 Před 10 měsíci +10

    Bro can speak my language now too😂 first Norwegian, then Arabic, now Somali

    • @mugiwaradud
      @mugiwaradud Před 10 měsíci

      FR!!. 3 legendary languages. Also, We're the same!!

  • @masale
    @masale Před 7 měsíci +1

    I have been watching you channel for few years now, I remember couple of years ago when you were walking around some supermarket mall and spoke few words Somali to few Somalis. That was super impressive to me back then, you have improved and I'm so glad to see my culture and language being represented.
    Somali people are known for hospitality and welcoming culture. I hope you got treated well and offered free food since you spoke Somali to them.
    Guul iyo gobinimo Somalia 🇸🇴

  • @phillyDG94
    @phillyDG94 Před 10 měsíci

    I love you watching your videos! Wish Laoshu was still around. Keep it going. They make me so happy watching. Thank you

  • @nerd26373
    @nerd26373 Před 10 měsíci +10

    Somalis are absolutely the best to be around. They're kind, helpful, and charismatic. We all know for a fact that you really take the time to do research on various cultures and traditions all around the world.

    • @ericmabley2120
      @ericmabley2120 Před 10 měsíci +2

      You mean Somalis not named Ilhan Omar...

    • @mrsurprise2294
      @mrsurprise2294 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I knew a few cool ones but most if them was in gangs

    • @misswednesday299
      @misswednesday299 Před 10 měsíci +3

      I've always had a great experience with Somalians in my neighborhood growing up with them! A lot of them come from immigrant families and really prioritize their studies. Much respect to them! 🥰

    • @ericmabley2120
      @ericmabley2120 Před 10 měsíci

      @@ZefTillDeath8878 And they vote for Ilhan Omar.

  • @sapphirefreepalestine
    @sapphirefreepalestine Před 8 měsíci +2

    MashaAllah ❤

  • @suadoibrahim5376
    @suadoibrahim5376 Před 5 měsíci

    This made my day thank you very much for learning the somali language. I really dont understand how they didnt understand you at first. You speak better somali than many somalis born in europe!

  • @felixzapata9058
    @felixzapata9058 Před 10 měsíci

    I go to Temu alot and love the products! Somali???...That was a trip! Thanx for letting me tag along!

  • @samwarner6024
    @samwarner6024 Před 10 měsíci +30

    You should get a DNA test! It would be very interesting to find out about your ancestry! Also it would just be a good video. You could test whether you can speak the language of every country your DNA has in it!

  • @ayejay5603
    @ayejay5603 Před 10 měsíci +4

    This guy's brain is just wired differently. It's like someone who can just pick up an instrument and play it. Or someone who can just draw and paint without any training. I know he studies these languages, but how quickly he learns is just incredible.

  • @Najimi420
    @Najimi420 Před 10 měsíci

    bro I love you soo much. this video is so wholesome.

  • @BKLisaP
    @BKLisaP Před 10 měsíci

    This is why I love traveling so much! Many times when you make the effort to speak the language people appreciate it and really warm up to you (except in France where they think pretty much anyone's accent sucks).

  • @kelseyquantum
    @kelseyquantum Před 10 měsíci +4

    Xiaoma is healing the nation one language at a time ♥️

  • @SagaRydberg
    @SagaRydberg Před 10 měsíci +1

    always amazing!

  • @Elizabeth_lowkeyluxuries
    @Elizabeth_lowkeyluxuries Před 8 měsíci +1

    This place looks like so much fun! Cool people and yummy treats

  • @danbrazier5951
    @danbrazier5951 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Every time I think I’ve got used to this wild fisheye somebody like Qomo comes in to frame and I find myself questioning what terrible accident they’ve had to walk like this.

  • @alexrice1870
    @alexrice1870 Před 10 měsíci +4

    I can't lie, when the camera makes everyone look hunchback I laugh too hard.

  • @-RONNIE
    @-RONNIE Před 10 měsíci

    Good video thanks for sharing this with us 👍🏻

  • @devangoad
    @devangoad Před 10 měsíci

    That ad read is pretty convincing. Ordering something like a drone is bold, but it shows the quality offered

  • @InquisitiveBaldMan
    @InquisitiveBaldMan Před 10 měsíci +3

    How deeply ingrained into the culture Vimto is amazes me given its still a secret recipe made by the Nichols family from Manchester.

  • @MrKennyRACING
    @MrKennyRACING Před 10 měsíci +3

    Felt like I was back in the 80's partying on acid getting visuals watching this video..loves all of this guy's videos

  • @LouAtlanta
    @LouAtlanta Před 10 měsíci

    Great video mate. Love it!

  • @Evesbeauty
    @Evesbeauty Před 10 měsíci +1

    Finally you learn my language much respect ❤

  • @sambeawesome
    @sambeawesome Před 10 měsíci +5

    Ari, I love your videos and what you do, it's super inspiring, but I wish you didn't take on Temu as a sponsor. Like Shein, there are issues with their suppliers' labor practices, and I don't think it's ethical to promote them. Please reconsider keeping them on as a sponsor

    • @jodievdb
      @jodievdb Před 10 měsíci

      Agreed!! I hope he sees this comment 🙏

  • @toobeast673
    @toobeast673 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Suprised on how many people there could speak Afan Oromo and Somali. I’m guessing your friend must be part Ethiopian if he can speak both

  • @djwarya1139
    @djwarya1139 Před 10 měsíci

    I was following you last two years and am from Somalia I appreciate to learn our native language afsomali thank you for choosing our language

  • @MoChi-ep6er
    @MoChi-ep6er Před 10 měsíci +1

    I love his vids cause in Canada were I live, I lived in a white and Chinese neighbourhood so I grew up eating caribbean and Chinese cuisine a lot. Then I learned mandarin and it made my neighbours day, ❤❤❤