Shocking South Africans by Speaking Their Language

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When I came to South Africa, I was surprised that only a few people are willing to learn indigenous African languages. So I encourage everyone to try and learn a language spoken in their province! It ensures the longevity of beautiful languages and is a sign of respect to millions of people.
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[@johanweakley2658]

I have to congratulate you sir. Look how people on the street react, and just look at the comments below this video from mostly black folk, to see how positively a person reacts when you address them in their language! I am a white South African who does not speak an African language, and I felt ashamed when I watched your video. I am not as good with languages as you seem to be, but right there I have decided to immediately start learning an African language. Maybe the people chatting on here can recommend what language I should try? I live in Gauteng but travel to most corners of South Africa at times.

[@JonWicksFX]

Thank you man, we do everything to try and meet you halfway white folks, most of us have accepted whites or at least show respect. the problem seems to be on your side though(not all of you we know)... Atop, the negative projection of black societies still persists causing further misunderstanding and no will on your side to change the narrative... You try by all means to stay segregated, stop doing that... We are ready for a new South Africa. Ubuntu is the spirit - we need to be able to address issues without sounding racist, and we should learn to speak with one another, not through... all the best with your journey, I love what I'm seeing.

[@thembi9645]

Most spoken language that side is Zulu, try Zulu I’m Xhosa though based in the Mother City

[@johanweakley2658]

@@JonWicksFX thanks brother. You are correct in a lot of what you are saying. Even when I speak English or Afrikaans and I pay the petrol pump attendant or cashier respect, I always get respect back WITHOUT FAIL. So imagine if I speak their language. I don't know if you remember, but a number of years ago (about the time of the soccer world cup) two SA rugby teams played a Super final in Soweto. I will always remember the goodwill between the white spectators on their way to the game and the local residents, selling beers, pap, meat roasted mealies etc, people stopping to chat to each other and just interacting a bit. I thought to myself, why do we waste these opportunities, why don't we do this more often, the occasion passes and we go back to focusing on our differences instead of what we have in common. And, without wanting to beat myself up about this, us white folk are mostly to blame. Thanks again for your response, I will remember what you said.

[@johanweakley2658]

@@thembi9645 👍👍 thanks!

[@jaydenandrews02]

Since you live in Gauteng. The dominant languages in Gauteng are Zulu & Setswana(or Sotho). Try learning any one of those two.

[@Goldenblitzer]

That first woman has exactly the kind of humour I expect, “we can’t gossip about you now” 😂

[@masudsaleh5155]

😂😂😂

[@LyraYT]

und er ist ein Deutscher und deshalb versteht kein Humor XDD

[@niagara6015]

She wasn't joking, she was being serious. In South African they stand and gossip about you infront of you in your face because they assume you don't understand African languages. Many of us do understand but we don't make it know because we can hear the racist things being said about us and other non Africa races by the African people, it makes you not want to speak to them and not wanting to learn their language and their culture.

[@sonwaa]

@@niagara6015 Then don't fucking do it sweetie😂 Afrikaans speaking Caucasians & Coloureds also gossip about Africans in Afrikaans in our faces, knowing very well most of us don't understand the language. Anyway y'all do far more & worst than gossip, but we're still the only ones trying to co-exist with you lot. Africans can never be racist my dear, just prejudice. You lot boldly paint us the same brush that we're criminals & what not but are ready for World War IV when we say you lot are all racist, the nerve!!! Tsek!

[@yokounoso]

@@niagara6015 hmm, i think its more an act of sleight exclusivity rather than animosity, some people do enjoy interpersonal thoughts. im sure a gossiper sees no difference between everything. everyone has a slight ignorance but thats a learning phase, the fact she said it outloud means it was only a thought since people in general shouldn't be alarmed or triggered, i doubt most people see it as a bad thing because internally people dont know how to de-escalate stuff so it hasn't been challenged. so respect isn't lost.

[@vruttoh]

"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart." - Nelson Mandela

[@ChantalMwiza]

haha was just about to comment this! #Truth though 💥

[@roseesther2308]

And it's very true hun

[@ronaran8420]

Superb! Thank you. There is such beautiful humanity in this statement.

[@JDK172]

I love that quote. I’ve tried learning words/phrases of anyone I’ve had to meet regularly whose 1st language isn’t English for that very reason. Have used Google translate so hope this isn’t wrong….. Inkosi ikubusise

[@nakomtsuu8433]

im french when ppl saysbaguette & fromage i aint take it in hearth

[@sisandashelembe8553]

On the reals ,as a black Zulu person this just made my day ❤️, imagine how much better our country would be if we all had your type of energy and love 🫶🏾

[@nenadpopov3601]

Is there a white Zulu person?

[@txic.4818]

@@nenadpopov3601 prolly

[@monk3yboy69]

@Nenad Popov No, you can’t be a White Zulu . It’s a black tribe. Although Zulus are from the Natal region , I guess you might pass as a White Zulu if you’re born in the area and you can speak the language PROPERLY and understand the culture? Maybe. But my short guess is no. Amy Zulus want to correct me 😀

[@anthemsofeurope2408]

@@monk3yboy69 Well what if you are mixed? Father zulu and mother white?

[@siyancede5241]

Haybo what does zulu have anything to do with this. Ever nizifaka nina

[@yolisamsomi1130]

One of the most beautiful ways to show someone you respect their culture is by making the effort to learn their language. This man is from Germany and can pronounce the word Gqeberha flawlessly - my hat off to you sir! 👏👏❤️

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

The thing I love about this is this a rare occasion where a white person is learning a black language and that person doesn't work for a government as an interpreter. When it comes to language, black people are so much smarter, as they not only know their own native language, but also a second language spoken by primarily white people. Much respect.

[@grantelbart477]

@@PhantomFilmAustraliaMost europeans also know at least one other language apart from their native language. You‘re talking about US americans. They often times only know how to speak english.

[@san9blin]

@@grantelbart477 true, and it is often 2 nonnative languages in Europe

[@Lorenzo-rg2rp]

@@PhantomFilmAustraliaI really don’t know why you make this about race, you are acting as if every white person is american. In european country’s it’s normal to learn the native language, english, italian, german, french etc.

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

@@Lorenzo-rg2rp Interesting you went straight for the race card. If you had read my comment carefully, it wasn't about race, but more about about Africans: the most impoverished and disenfranchised people in the world (who happen to be primarily black) know one or several languages other than their native tongue, when westerners, (who happen to be primarily white) are lucky to distinguish between a noun and a verb in their first and only language.

[@bomvana_xo]

Offering you a Savannah is the most South African thing 🤣🤣🤣

[@jumpscare1530]

I laughed so hard at that, it was so random but heartwarming lol

[@happilydivorced3235]

Lol! That's our njubaqa vibe right there.

[@samsodien1]

Loved that 😂😂

[@sibuleledlanga8326]

Too much😂😂😂

[@kelebogilekekae7917]

🤣🤣

[@bahteemagwevana7136]

"Uyayfuna iSavanna?" 😂😂😂 yeap, definitely our Xhosa sisters 😂😂❤️

[@realkeezy_]

😅😅😅😅😅🔥

[@isiphilendakisa1440]

😂😂 loved that part

[@athigogo7631]

Caba bathi 'asoze unxanwe sikhona mntase'

[@bahteemagwevana7136]

@@athigogo7631 not sikhona mntase, soze😂😂😂 love them❤️

[@djstuffsa8497]

😂😂😂😂

[@progressivebusiness4537]

Lol, it took me 6 months to learn Xhosa and I am South African! Well done. Xhosas especially really appreciate people making the effort to understand their language & culture.

[@Kn1ghtHawk99]

How were you able to learn it so quickly?

[@rodneymanwaring9396]

6 months thats incredible achievment wow

[@Jasmine-lj8qw]

Lol I love how the South Africans automatically assume you have a wife or a girlfriend who taught you how to speak our language❤

[@mohemiiii]

Noah hasn't been in the country for too long and is already fluent in Xhosa, this shows that if people were interested and willing then can be done. We appreciate you Bro❤️❤️🇿🇦

[@bonganiqomazitha1159]

Those who have been in this country for centuries can't speak the language.

[@Ken_0323]

I can hear xhosa and zulu. And speak a bit. Just learnt it from watching RSA soapies😂. 🇧🇼 🇬🇧 I remember my friends and i were lost in JHB and asked for directions and language barrier was a problem and i had to speak my broken Zulu😂😂 but the old guy was really happy that i tried

[@fullmetaltheorist]

@@Ken_0323 Now I love hearing that. I also know Setswana.

[@shepshape2585]

Fluent? He has a very basic grasp of the language at best. He can order some food, find a bathroom and buy some clothes. You could learn those things in a few weeks.

[@sinazomngambi2886]

The Savanna ladies killed me😹🔥

[@JonWicksFX]

It was a sign of appreciation and a welcome... You know we offer anything we have to our visitors.

[@makteko]

@@JonWicksFX Yes that's true.

[@khulyso]

Its part of our culture

[@DM-ox6sh]

I'm from Kenya and i can see it's like African people have similar mannerisms in how they laugh, how they get amazed etc. It's beautiful

[@alansibuoroyugi1120]

The group of ladies could just as well be from somewhere in Kenya right ..?

[@siyandantozonkesibiya8139]

We are one. I was surprised by how Swahili is so similar to Zulu😂

[@brianbatoleki6531]

@@siyandantozonkesibiya8139 both are bantu languages

[@darelet]

Except in Kenya even blacks look down on Swahili. If you find Kenyan girls that are as fluent in English with the diction that the girls at the end of the video have, it is rare that they would be passionate about the Swahili (or any other native) language

[@siyandantozonkesibiya8139]

@@darelet same here. If we as Zulus speak our native language they say we are stupid because we don't know English. Just because we like our language and our culture. Most tribes in SA hates us just because we love our native language

[@parrotsitter7916]

Wow I am impressed as a South African. Our people are never disappoint with being friendly ☺️

[@warbaby9773]

Lol your people are only friendly to the whites, not their fellow blacks

[@womenstriving8960]

Except to Nigerians

[@bub6871]

Except to white farmers.

[@Lordcarrot79]

@@womenstriving8960😂

[@Lordcarrot79]

@@womenstriving8960i have Nigerian friends😂

[@philamasuku8325]

After you speak in their language, they become so welcoming…amazing ✨

[@malfan]

They even offered him a sip of their Savanna, that was so cute 😎😊

[@makteko]

@@malfan That was a nice gesture, but ey, I don't like drinking other people's drinks.

[@zedianerkatwishi3930]

Sadly you don't get that in Germany as a black person.

[@hephzibah3667]

In jer time this is how Hellen Zille won many African hearts

[@Olivierstreet]

This goes for pretty much everywhere

[@divanbuys1484]

This puts such a smile to my face. If only more South Africans tried this

[@Waldemarvonanhalt]

Same reason why most Japanese can't speak English even though they learn it in school: In SA, English is the common language, so there is no environmental pressure to know anything else by necessity.

[@genesisshirindza6025]

It's a choice though still. We cater to white people but amongst ourselves we speak our languages that's why they don't die

[@leigh4326]

@@Waldemarvonanhalt most of us native South Africans speak 4 or more languages. That’s not an excuse. If anything at least learn how to pronounce our names and last names, at least learn how to greet. Even the Japanese when they hire Black South Africans they make it a point to learn how to pronounce our names.

[@Waldemarvonanhalt]

@@leigh4326 Sure, pronouncing names isn't hard.

[@leigh4326]

@@Waldemarvonanhalt 👍🏿

[@colingray9655]

You are awesome, bro! I'm a South African living in New Zealand.

[@serenblodwyn7914]

Xhosa is one of the hardest languages to learn. All who can speak it, incl first language speakers, are AMAZING!

[@qinisanixaba4339]

SeSotho is the hardest.

[@nomacamasuponi992]

yho mntase unyanisile

[@-_Blitz_-]

@@qinisanixaba4339English?

[@sihlenala9807]

This is so wholesome. Especially because you’re not even South African lol 😂

[@observemudau]

That had me cracking 💀

[@MosesMatsepane]

Your accent is great for someone who just picked up the language, it's better than mine and I am South African. 😂😂😂😂 I sound more German than you when I speak Xhosa. Well done bro.

[@johnypiston]

🤣🤣🤣 Sort of the same here and my mother is Xhosa 🙈. My vocab is bit more extensive though.

[@makteko]

Yes, he can even pronounce that words better than most South Africans.

[@lebohangbusiraseobi5154]

Me too 😂😂

[@andrewmc147]

As a South African white dude I've been wanting to learn Xhosa for a while, I think you just motivated me.

[@peterventer7829]

Dumelang Ntate! And well done my Man! I did the same when living in Mozambique (Portuguese). Mina khulum fanagalo bichaan and sotho. My spelling is also bad as you've noticed, but you've inspired me to up my game. Thanks for this and don't stop. I hope more and more people will start speaking with one another...

[@mokhelehlalele1970]

Dumela le wena Peter, As a Sesotho Speaker I appreciate that you've learned an African Language. RESPECT 🤝🖖

[@FUFU2666]

Dumela Ntate Peter ❤❤

[@baliemz]

It’s your accent when speaking the Xhosa that just tops it all off . You sound like you were born in SA. I LOVE my xhosa people , “tshomi” and she doesn’t know you from dust. 😅🤣 This was heartwarming . I smiled really hard.

[@sihlenala9807]

Lmao when she started saying tshomi I was on the floor 🤣🤣🤣

[@thando__]

A big part of learning a language is learning the accent and mannerisms as well...it helps a lot.

[@heidibear44]

I love Xhosa people so much. Such a friendly culture.

[@geniusavage]

This is beautiful. As someone that speaks Hindi fluently I had gotten similar reactions from Indians as a black guy speaking Hindi. It's always epic how they appreciate you and begin to see you as one of em

[@coolbeans5911]

"Noah from the Bible?" cute😂😂😂😂 i'm happy you're enjoying Cape Town and the community here!!!! I feel ashamed of myself by not making it a priority to learn some of our many beautiful indigenous languages. What you are doing is incredibly admirable and inspiring!!!

[@lungelofoxxy8038]

😂

[@bonganimbongo9672]

It says alot about his mindset compared to most white South Africans in this country who never embrace and take the time to learn a native language and yet they want to be called Africans!!

[@_theerealnono_7694]

The irony!

[@johanbarnard3435]

Being from Germany this is impressive! Keep up the good work. I'm a white south african and have started learning Tswana and Tsonga but I'm learning slowly. This guys seems to learn quickly

[@PHlophe]

Johannes, as caucasian from SA it should have automatic. its so bizarre that you are trying to learn an official language of your own country as an adult. This is like me trying to learn german even though i was born there .

[@johanbarnard3435]

@@PHlophe don't attack someone who is trying to do something good. Hope things are well. Happy our boks are rugby world champions

[@aero4379]

@@PHlophe how the fck would he learn all the dozens of languages of SA just by being born there

[@elenikyriazis8098]

I am a white South African and always wanted to learn to speak an indigenous language but it was not an option at school, And the young lady was 100% correct they will teach french (which i did learn) but not Xhosa. It is shameful and i am inspired to take classes. Thank you for sharing your experiences

[@Kevin-ch8fu]

Where can I learn Xhosa? I am from Gauteng and would love to suprise my friends. I 100% agree with the last part of the video, not a lot of white people including myself made an effort to learn an African language. Its time I be the change I want to see here.

[@NoahBaier]

I’m sure you can find a language class somewhere! Else, ask some friends or university students to help you once a week. I practiced with the book ‘Speak Xhosa with Us’

[@_theerealnono_7694]

You're in Gauteng, so it's easier to learn IsiZulu or SeSotho. IsiZulu is more common in GP. Look up Zulu lessons right here on KZbin. There's also someone who gives Xhosa lessons, try utilising the KZbin search function. All the best.

[@Kevin-ch8fu]

@@_theerealnono_7694 thanks 🙏

[@riotza7597]

Same

[@timonza]

Hi Kevin - try UJ or one of the universities close to you - they may offer languages as a short course. I work at UKZN and we have a department that runs isuZulu classes - it's worth a try.

[@izu-kanji]

Im not even South African but this has made my night and literally made me smile 👏🏾😄

[@mduduzizondo3264]

As a Zulu South African this was brilliant to watch nice one man . You can tell that you are a really empathetic person by how easily you can pick up and mimic a new language.

[@hbmotionpictures]

I'm Nigerian, but this is so nice to watch.. African hospitality is genuine.

[@divanbuys1484]

There at the end when those two ladies said "we are always bridging the gap" is sadly so true. It needs to change. Learning the language of the people around us, our people, is such a sign of respect for them and their cultures. I wish it would be reciprocated by all

[@YaBoi174]

What those two ladies said is complete nonsense

[@vibrations69]

@@YaBoi174 no it's not, but if you want pretend it is more power to you. Trust me pretty much all of not most black South Africans share those sentiments about you.

[@divanbuys1484]

@@YaBoi174 can you speak any of the African languages?

[@YaBoi174]

@@vibrations69 It's complete nonsense. The majority of white and black South Africans are disinterested in each other's languages...Therefore, for them to say that Black South Africans are the one's bridging the gap is dishonest...

[@YaBoi174]

@@divanbuys1484 I can speak a little bit of Xhosa. Nevertheless, I don't plan to broaden my horizons because it is of no use to me at this moment.

[@keamogelapulane9426]

Utata Nelson Mandela once said, "if you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head but if you talk to him in his language, that goes to his hear". You're appreciated Noah❤️

[@johnnyash3058]

*heart

[@kristenhoneywill2130]

I've never heard this quote! I adore it and it really is so true!

[@delialubke6610]

My dad his parents and all his siblings speak Zulu and Xhoza fluently because they originally from Pondo land in the Eastern Cape...I've seen how he is very well respected by the African people living in Cape town...always taking preference over him...going the extra mile for him over other people when they hear him speak...E.g home affairs, hospitals, licensing department most places...its almost as though the Induna has walked in when he starts to speak Zulu or Xhoza.

[@siyancede5241]

There’s no such thing as Xhoza you dummy

[@hughbrown1531]

Noah this is inspiring. I'm a white South African working in my city's Fire Dept and I'm trying to learn isiZulu from my friends and Duolingo but I don't have a knack for languages. This is really giving me inspiration. When we have patients or victims who don't speak English I have to rely on my brothers at work to translate for me and I hope to become conversational for that reason.

[@foreverunited619]

what you need an app for? You live in the country with the people zulu speaking people you can start there. I'm Namibian couldnt speak Zulu but because I worked with them I'd listen speak even though its shitty but with persistance and time, I eventually caught on.

[@VERYSOFTLUKA]

That’s amazing. I’m a Swati from Nelspruit. I’m learning Afrikaans. Let’s learn each other’s cultures

[@abundancequeen2981]

I just found motivation to go back to duolingo and continue learning my Swahili🙏

[@niagara6015]

I do not recommend Duo Lingo as some of the isiZulu words on the App is pronounced incorrectly. I was using Duo Lingo to help me pass my isiZulu classes because our lecturer would give us isiZulu proses to read for our oral exams where 90% of the words were words we had not yet learned, upon feedback the lecturer advised me that they way I was learning to pronounce some words on Duo Lingo was not the correct pronounciation. Perhaps consider signing up for online lessons advertised from R80 per lesson, just make sure to check the person's qualifications to teach isiZulu and let them show you their qualifications, a qualified person will not have a problem with this request.

[@lebogangmokoenalebza6949]

Shout to you Noah for showing appreciation to African language hope some who are all day here will learn from you 🍾😁❤

[@malfan]

He even knows how to pronounce Gqeberha, no issues, no tantrum. Noah is the real deal 💪🏽.

[@mario2918]

Afrikaans is also a African language .

[@ntandocele]

Dream on Dutch man

[@theboydoingthings8510]

@@mario2918 lol

[@uluthandonkanyisonjapha5853]

Nigga lam your skits are fire Dawg @Lebza and I'd like to work on something with you since I'm a musician

[@sagetm]

im a white south african. i agree that not even having the options in schools to learn african languages besides english and afrikaans is strange, considering as a nation we pride ourselves on our diverse range of languages.

[@mvuyisirawu8810]

I am willing to teach you the basics

[@Cassxowary]

Yes but also look at how prevalent racism is, especially from saps...

[@summercunt]

You're still in south africa? Wth

[@KB.23]

It's strange? It's what your ancestors implemented why act dumbfounded

[@adith9327]

Isn't the Africans the majority why isn't their language available for learning

[@PearlPrinces100]

I was smiling from ear to ear listening and watching Noah, a Mlungu from Germany surprising Capetonians by speaking isiXhosa. I had such fun watching this video, I loved it and I loved Noah, he's such a gem.

[@PearlPrinces100]

@@marcdaddy33 Yes Mlungu is the same as Mzungu 😊

[@alisonjosphine7248]

When you speak to a someone in their language when you are a foreigner, you don't speak to them ,, you speak to their heart ❤️

[@motshesakolokoto5975]

The Savanna part is the most Xhosa thing I’ve ever seen 😂😂😂

[@cariengomes7082]

... so so true, i speak 3 indigenous languages, am Afrikaans and English... unbelievable how they reach out to you and have mutual respect.. coz i grew up on a farm in KZN.. 🤩

[@saascarlson5597]

You are such a farm girl its awesome.

[@Xardaras]

In these days such a wholesome video of people of different cultures coming together in friendship is a blessing

[@krispysox]

Lovely man. Goes a long way to proving we're all one, when we break down those barriers. Kudos.

[@lindenhardy9021]

I come from KZN and speak isiZulu. The responses were amazing, especially when I threw in an idiom or two! Great video!

[@SsSs-uv7uf]

Most KZN white and Indian ppl do speak Zulu and fluently so.They have their issues like everyone else but find them to be less racist compared to white ppl from other provinces I stayed at,like Western Cape and Gauteng.

[@shereengada2757]

You made me cry so much, coz our white South Africans refuse to learn the language, so seeing someone from overseas making an effort is really touching

[@stillwaters7233]

😭😭

[@timSquash]

It’s a shit language to speak…I’m definitely not staying in Sa cause of BEE(Black economic empowerment) It’s hard for me to get into university compared to black people Im gonna be studying overseas so why would I need to learn the language

[@LM-he7eb]

@@timSquash You're delusional

[@lwando6070]

@@timSquash You just proved Shereen right. Also, your line of reasoning is quite appalling.

[@twinkie7802]

@@timSquash Hamba vele

[@kendarr]

It must be such a cool thing to see someone learn your culture and your language not because it's everywhere, but because you simply liked enough to it. I'm doing the same with German

[@Cestariarts]

That is freaking amazing, I was smiling the whole time while watching you talk with people and getting their excited reactions. This is awesome. Keep it up man! You're inspiring

[@sabakes]

You must not leave SA. You're already South African. 🙌🏾🇿🇦

[@thabisoteffo7435]

You became an instant member of the community by just speaking the language 😂💯💯

[@FaithAnswered]

They would probably adopt him if he kept going by regularly 😂 even have food ready waiting for him shame

[@glennfiedler6236]

This is beautiful. Good on you mate

[@merveillevaneck5906]

You can be proud of this. Bridging the language barrier is such a good way to create unity in an otherwise fracture society

[@PHlophe]

But Merveilleux , what about YOU. you are from there.

[@duckog7995]

as a South African, I appreciate you and what you do/did as you have motivated me to do the same; not for youtube, just for the country✊🏼🤝

[@_theerealnono_7694]

Great attitude.

[@andrewmc147]

Even me bro

[@fabianmanuel6432]

I grew up in the Western Cape and started to learn Xhosa…I progressed well but then moved to Gauteng…I thought I’d be able to communicate easily “up here”…guess how much I knew 🤦🏾‍♂️. Your video has inspired me to brush up on my “vernac” so as to experience the richness and beauty in my fellow South Africans ❤🇿🇦👌🏾👊🏾

[@mazibukomail]

If you cared to know "up there" they speak Sotho (JHB) and Tswana (PTA).

[@fabianmanuel6432]

@@mazibukomail I, quite embarrassingly, found that out +-11 years ago🤦🏽‍♂️

[@craigernstzen2372]

Noah, the content is excellent man. I am South African but you have tapped into more of SA than I have. Based on this I will be learning a local language, I've been trying to do it for years but was too lazy. Keep it up man, hope your channel explodes on KZbin.

[@PHlophe]

Craig, Do better . Its your nation. Ich meine es Ernst !

[@miltonromero2918]

Loved it man!! All the best from Ecuador.

[@alicegauteng2358]

White South Africans can learn from this. They have been in South Africa for almost 400 years and they still dont know our languages. Good job Noah!

[@ws8091]

Noah you are an inspiration to us who are South Africans but cannot speak African languages.It is has nothing to do with race but only to be part of Ubuntu ❤️

[@mphathi21]

Mara Uya zizwa ukuthi ini?

[@ntandocele]

Ubafo uthi "nothing to do with race", lol savelelwa

[@mphathi21]

@@ntandocele like yonke lento ayiBhalile ayiHlangani. And i bet he's not going to make sense of what i just wrote cz aba funi uku funda uLwimi lethu

[@theboydoingthings8510]

lol

[@nichderjeniche]

What is Ubuntu? I thought it's a Linux distribution?

[@thenewearth777]

This is one of the best videos I've seen come out of South Africa and the reactions are priceless. Seeing someone take time to learn and appreciate a language and culture to benefit and make peoples day....is rare and you sir are appreciated .

[@ireviewdopesht7216]

Great content... Great video. This is the kind of content that should be circulating brother! Well done.

[@thesargentfr]

Noah is a goat for learning Xhosa 🤞🏾That's so rare, that's why people are shook

[@dutchskyrimgamer.youtube2748]

It's sadly the great traces of Apartheid. Whites still are expected to not speak Bantu languages but Afrikaans and English only.

[@_theerealnono_7694]

@@dutchskyrimgamer.youtube2748 I think they're the ones who have no interest in learning, no one's stopping them.

[@lebo5281]

@Dutchskyrimgamer .KZbin Who has that expectation? Many white people in rural and farming communities speak African languages, it is no longer a given that a white person will not understand an African language plus there are also progressive white people in cities that speak African languages.

[@skatesneakerlover]

People are "shook"?? What language is that? You meant to say "people were shaken".

[@missqt48]

@DCShoes I live in the U.K. and ‘shook’ is used a lot here! He was right! Shook Like stunned not trembling like ‘shaken’

[@catherinesaunders3571]

Thank you Noah. I feel so ashamed that I last tried to learn isiXhosa at high school and gave up. This is now my goal for 2023

[@chudite]

Don't be ashamed, there is always time to accomplish a personal goal.

[@LukheleSipho]

This is so beautiful! Well done Noah!

[@trainsmashtv200]

It's crazy that in a couple of months he's learnt so much but people who've lived here all their lives know nothing 💀 not even isiZulu, the most spoken language in South Africa . Great video Noah

[@simphiwemhlongo4974]

It's by choice or some might say by design and desire or lack thereof.

[@samkelokala9194]

False. Xhosa is the most spoken language in South Africa.

[@tumi9976_blud]

Zulu is the most spoken language in South Africa?🤔🤔 what makes u say that?

[@trainsmashtv200]

@@tumi9976_blud that's because it is...

[@itjustworks7386]

@@trainsmashtv200 it's not, in KZN yes but it's not the most spoken language in south Africa. In fact KZN belonged to the Xhosa people and zulu came from the congo via the ANC party and colonised KZN from the xhosa people. The zulus are a minority here compared to the rest of the Africans. Funny though the zulus are the ones yelling xenophobia in KZN even though it doesn't belong to them.

[@mmaseamoga]

this is so cool - seeing you interact with Xhosa people in their home language, top tier. ❤️

[@horseygurl143]

Dude, you are SO COOL!!! Beautiful language and you spoke it so well! Impressive! Wow!

[@KylieKat28]

My dad speaks Zulu and people are always so surprised. I will ensure my kids speak an African language in the the future ❤️

[@TokaNtjana]

Noah ur content is immaculate👌🏾

[@leerenae313]

You're doing better than most non xhosa speaking south africans. your accent is on point too wow 🙌

[@RobertFairweatherMusic]

Nicely done~ the people were so appreciative of your efforts.

[@offmymeds13]

I love the surprise and respect on their faces when they see you speaking their language. Its awesome!

[@TheSpudbud1]

I am South Africa living in Cape Town So proud to hear this guy learning a African language and coming here and chatting and mixing with the community . The smiles on the Africans faces says a lot hearing a foreigner speaking there own language Well done 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@GamingMdakszin]

As a South African, you've made me happy. It's great to see people learn African languages

[@mondlicele4774]

Impressive brother you are killing it and people are loving it 🙏

[@evidenthustle2575]

This was warm to watch, smiled throughout the video 😂😍🇿🇦

[@thusspokezarathustra]

Knowledge of and use of language goes a long way towards breaking cultural barriers and building trust. Was heartwarming seeing people smiling when a person from another race group and culture speak their indigenous language. Well done Noah, you certainly put most European decent South Africans to shame for not having command over indigenous languages - if we did, including myself, I think we'd have far less misunderstanding, fear, anger and isolation within society.

[@nathanaelbartholomew]

Yea, and you probably would be able to confuse criminals. You could just start talking to them in their language, then they would not be harsh anymore. This small gesture can change a lot.

[@nathanaelbartholomew]

@@jumpscare1530 nah. It depends on which country you are in, but if you were to meet on who is from south Africa, that would make a difference. If they speak our local language.

[@nathanaelbartholomew]

@@sibusisiwedube1427 I'm also black. There's no need to pretend. Only pretentious people would be offended by reality. In a country where the majority of the population is black people, and the crime rate is high. Do you think that the minorities would be capable of raising the crime rate to high proportions? Your thinking is offensive to me too. Think before you talk. Thank you.

[@PrincessVelaryon]

100% look how excited everyone is when he speaks their language and look at the views on this video.

[@Lethabo_home]

@@nathanaelbartholomew this suggests that all criminals speaks african languages. But also if an African criminal from my own tribe can still brutally attack me, I don't think language would save a person from another culture. But appreciation of culture goes a long way, it builds trust.

[@thandiwemaziya9606]

South Africans will never not offer you food or drinks no matter how not rich they are you will eat and drink. The Ubuntu is real here since I came from Swaziland.

[@philson8051]

Tolles Video bro! Die Reaktionen sind ja mal so nett… Herzensgute Menschen denen du damit ein Lächeln auf die Lippen zaubern konntest. Respekt für den Move

[@dubc73]

This is awesome man! I love it!

[@natashamamba7734]

This is super impressive… isiXhosa isn’t the easiest language to learn with all the clicks and different tones of voice that could change the meaning of a sentence… you did very well!!! And your understanding is amazing-you even held a convo with a Zulu speaking person 😊. Kudos to your teacher!!!

[@foreverunited619]

to be fair 90% of isixhosa is isizulu so if you know one you kinda already know the other

[@thandomthembu7987]

Yah!

[@siyancede5241]

You sound like a desperate zulu ambassador 😂😂Niyathanda uzifaka damn

[@siyancede5241]

That wasn’t even a full convo

[@misspzar]

@@siyancede5241 Not even saying the languages are similar sana 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Uthi isiXhosa, an entire language is just 10%, and the 90 is another language. Plus it's not the other way around, clearly 😂😂😂😂

[@nkosi5860]

While white South Africans are learning french and german, no interest in indigenous SA language, thank you Noah.

[@vuyolwethucocoa2136]

Not too sure about that perception. I personally know of many South Africans (all different ethnic backgrounds including white) who are interested in & actually speak S.A indigenous languages... You just have to expand your worldview.

[@Siphokazi_Fikeni]

Most have absolutely no interest hey. The perception is spot on here.

[@duncangeldenhuys8980]

Actually we dont learn any languages, we just braai.

[@janinecaramanus1392]

I am 53 and the school I went to started teaching us Zulu when I was 11 years old. Then the government (apartheid years) shut it down. I am going to make this one of missions.

[@steventheron3217]

Won't matter. We're hated, regardless. Give so much to help poor black people but you guys will always hate us.

[@thearchangel9835]

This was brilliant! Only watching how positively people reacted it kinda affected me also with positive energy! Amazing!❤

[@hylpemadras]

🤩 Thanks for a heart warming clip. We should all try and understand each other a little better.

[@keeganthambiran1375]

I'm a 44 year old South African Indian, born and raised in KZN and can't speak isiZulu. If I was ever ashamed of myself, it's now after watching this😢. But if it's any consolation I love listening to Zulu people talking lol

[@Sonwabise011]

It's never too late, you can still learn brother

[@wildboby1]

This was actually a very wholesome video! As a South African you are inspiring me to also learn one of our other languages. Thank you.

[@christianmrz]

Black people will always appreciate it with a smile when you speak their language, it's like we have been speaking every colonial language, and not many people take the initiative to Learn ours. I remember at a previous Job , one white Guy used to speak to me in Sepedi, worse he spoke like he is from the Townships of Pitori, we were thick as theives me and this guy. You embrace someone's language you embrace their culture, and when you embrace their culture you embrace who they are. Sometimes it has nothing to do with race.

[@justinjansen9825]

Amazing, and thank you for embracing our diversity

[@phumzileqwaqwa7392]

Man, you are a freaking legend 🍺🍻 I am Xhosa, based in Cape Town & sheesh your accent is 10/10👌🏾 Hope people learn a thing or 2 from this video, that it doesn't take huge efforts to show kindness, being relatable (through just trying) by speaking the other person's language can change the way they perceive those certain people forever🙏 love and light to everyone 🌈

[@tsebangkhoeli4874]

My shock us that he masters the Xhosa clicks, which is a challenge even for some of our southern African language speakers. Great job Noah!

[@_simplyshuga]

😆😆😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣🤣 Noah you are killing me. I love your energy and people's reactions. Yhooooo..... Give us more content.♥♥

[@hillarysudeikis2264]

Lord Jesus Christ is coming back everyone, please don’t worship celebrities and entertainment, focus on Him alone. I promise there’s more to life than money, partying, homosexuality and music. Hell is real, repent from sinning confess your sins and ask God to forgive you, I know He will if you’re sincere. Anyone who thinks the Name of Lord Jesus Christ is a joke, boldly mocks and scorns Him or takes pleasure in people who do is in for a big unpleasant surprise on judgement day IF they don’t repent and follow Lord Jesus Christ. Hell is very hot, people please repent! In the mighty name of Lord Jesus Christ, Amen 🙏💪✝️💜❤️✝️! Idolatry such as, Islam, Catholicism, Sangomaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Santa Clausism, Confucianism, New Age, Science, Evolution, halloweenism, Harry Potterism, Politics, Donald Trumpism, Easter Bunnyism and other religions/faiths that are outside Biblical Christianity lead to hell! Don’t believe them, believe the Almighty God the Father of Lord Jesus Christ, who begot Him. Our Creator, The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is mighty, He doesn’t need a woman to beget a son, He is God. I choose to put my faith in a God who can do anything and everything, a God who has unlimited and infinite power to beget! So, it’s time to confess that Lord Jesus Christ is the Lord and to believe that He died and rose from the grave after three days and you shall be saved if you only obey Him by praying, worshipping, praising, reading the Bible and living holy and righteously according to the Bible. You have to endure until the end, carry your cross daily and build your relationship with God by following Lord Jesus daily until the end. You must never renounce your faith in The Lord Jesus Christ, there’s hell awaiting those who reject/deny Lord Jesus Christ and those who continue living sinfully, even the Christians who don’t want to repent will face the same fate, so please repent beloved people, in Lord Jesus Christ’s mighty and precious Name, Amen.

[@largobrink2430]

That is so cool! It's time for me to learn, only know a few words but this has inspired me start learning again, thank you! 😊

[@demiwyngaard6601]

This is so amazing!! ♥️

[@spy2sa54]

We have white/coloured and Indian people who are born and bred here but don't know a single word of Xhosa or any of our native languages. It's a shame.

[@bluepearlagain]

WOW!! thats soooooooooo impressive to learn it soooo fast! Im Xhosa and i'm still struggling with it LOL

[@freedomofpraise]

Learning different Languages is such a beautiful thing Great job

[@trashyboombashy]

Respekt Noah, freut mich sehr. So viel Freude und Offenheit in dem Video.

[@ogotlhekgope8670]

"we can't gossip about you." 🤣🤣

[@JonWicksFX]

Killed me lol - openly 😂😅 heeii now they know lol

[@michaelcraig9427]

Wow! I grew up speaking Xhosa and your pronunciation is really good. Ndakhul' emaXhoseni.

[@ronellmostert8632]

You are a natural Noah. You tune in with the fun side of people. Makes me miss South Africa.

[@erickderrick3346]

Thanks for that a lot brother, you made your life a lot more enjoyable and easier for you self.

[@ThamiNdlalane]

Very much appreciate your attempt to learn at least one African language. That is the way to go. All the best🎈👌