Spanish Girls Hit on Me When I Speak Basque in Spain

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Spoken in small parts of northern Spain and France, Basque is one of the most interesting languages in the world because unlike every other language in Europe, Basque is a language isolate, meaning it has no known relation to any other language family. French, Italian, and even more obscure European languages like the Romance language Occitan or the Celtic language Breton are all related and linguists can trace their respective histories.
But many scholars think that the Basque language actually descends from an ancient stratum of Paleolithic hunter gatherers in Europe and is the only surviving representative of indigenous European tribes before Indo-European language families like the Germanic and Romance came to dominate the continent and eventually the entire world. So I recently went to Bilbao, the capital of Spanish Basque Country, to try to practice this ancient European language, although due to centuries of suppression most people here do not actually speak Basque. And to be honest this was a really hard language to learn and I’m not very good either … but it was kind of fun to get a lot of attention when I tried speaking it!
0:00 Intro
1:07 Sponsored by Factor
2:08 Trying to buy cheese speaking Basque
3:37 “He speaks more Basque than me”
4:45 They want to come home with me
7:59 Trying polvorón for the first time
9:15 “But why are you learning Basque?”
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[@AllFlimmits]

This is the holy grail of obscure languages to learn. Learning Basque is on my bucket list.

[@jclaybaugh2]

Speakers to practice with inBoise Idaho, even a Basque preschool and utterly amazing restaurants

[@olaniko7762]

Nahiko errexa da ikastea, behar dan bakarra denboa da

[@monikaherath7505]

Nice one. When I was young and delusional I wanted to learn all of the languages of Europe / EU, with a special interest in the non-Indo-European languages i.e Basque, Finnish, Estonian, Hungarian, Maltese and maybe Turkish. I'm struggling with mastering French, German and Italian so you can imagine how delusional I was in my teens haha.

[@jchrizzy6995]

Definitely personal, I’d love to learn the Hadza language. Basque is v cool too tho

[@PixelisedPaul]

What about Cornish?

[@ryastor]

It's really amazing how many people help him through corrections, it's so sweet.

[@fernandofernandezbalina5299]

In Spain people appreciates when someone tries to speak our language. And more so when it's one of the local languages (catalan, basque, galician...). That's why there's maybe an initial shock, but it quickly turns into helping the person who makes the effort of learn the language.

[@daurgo2001]

This is how it is whenever you learn any language! People are always happy to help, especially if you tell them that you’re trying to learn.

[@Douken]

What else are you supposed to do?

[@Khumry]

www.youtube.com/@BritainsHiddenHistoryRoss

[@woodywoodpecker9408]

Yes, the way it should be. One helping another. Not making fun of someone that is earnestly trying to learn their language. Remember in 60's I lived in Germany & was trying to learn German & many had laughed & made fun but some did correct me me on pronunciation & help. To this day am fluent in German.

[@danic8665]

At 4:40 you have a translation error. With "Mal" he is not saying "His Basque sucks though" or anything like it. He is expressing his sadness for the fact that the lady knows less Basque than you. Great video!

[@BarisTitanX]

great comment

[@Sorex_Tkt]

Exactly

[@luciafrau125]

Hahahaha true! I didn't catch that

[@brendancurtin679]

Yeah, and “mal” doesn’t always mean “bad.” For example, “estoy mal” doesn’t mean “I’m bad.” It means more like “I was wrong” or “my mistake” or something like that.

[@adamarndt7617]

@@brendancurtin679 Or something like "my bad!"?

[@xvakantvaki9664]

The lady speaking to you in basque reminded me of my family a lot. Basque people have a unique way of talking and expressing themselves and you met a true basque lady there!

[@DJCoachCookie68]

I really liked her, she was good x

[@matt4prez]

Same here, just the way they express themselves and their cadence of speaking reminds me of a Basque relative I have.

[@Khumry]

www.youtube.com/@BritainsHiddenHistoryRoss

[@walmarp]

Seems like a really great woman

[@goikofinanzas]

Basque is hard af. Props to this guy!!!

[@paulharrison8379]

He knows Navajo which he says is the most difficult language that he has learned.

[@xreptarbreex]

Navajo is incredibly difficult. Even many Navajo can't speak it. @@paulharrison8379

[@Khumry]

www.youtube.com/@BritainsHiddenHistoryRoss

[@user-hi1kl2ej6x]

He doesn't speak almost anything in basque. He knows 2 phrases

[@olaniko7762]

@@user-hi1kl2ej6x Etzai jarri ola, beak ta dena esateuk ikasten ai dekela

[@uxueartxankomantxo4330]

I'm Basque and when people make that kind of effort, I get emotional. Very few people tries to learn this lenguage and it's a pity. Zu bezalako jendea Euskara hizkuntza bultzatzen dutenek, uste baino gehiago egiten duzute gure kulturarengatik. Milesker!

[@mikelclimbs]

No me llores

[@sansxd485]

@@mikelclimbszer esaten ari zare pottolo maitia ☺️

[@mikelclimbs]

@@sansxd485 negar ez egiteko

[@stez3295]

Yo soy gallego, sé gallego, pero para que deberia aprender vasco?( Y más teniendo en cuenta su dificultad...) No es hate ni nada eh, es pura curiosidad ( el caso se puede aplicar al gallego de la misma forma)

[@mikelclimbs]

@@stez3295 te refieres a portugues?

[@imed1182]

Im basque, and so proud of my culture and of people like you!! Thank you mate!

[@Khumry]

www.youtube.com/@BritainsHiddenHistoryRoss

[@LeahDyson-kq4bd]

The guy that said my English is very little I think I fell in love with him lol

[@leiretxu10]

Same comment as many others. I have watched your videos for soooooo many years, even joking with my Chinese friends about your abilities and how impressed they were. Never would I thought that you would make a video about our language, unbelievable.!!!! I am so happy and grateful that you showed those people the value of a rare and unique language and the respect of learning it for them. Mila mila esker!!!!

[@eneko4562]

Xiaoma, I started learning chinese because of your videos and now seeing you make a video about our language is just crazy. Eskerrik asko gure hizkuntzari buruz hitz egiteagatik (thank you for speaking about our language)!

[@Grizzlox]

I hope your language survives as long as it possibly can. It is a gift from the ancient past and you should be proud that it's part of you.

[@webMonkey_]

What a wonderful story that your culture has preserved such a unique language.

[@lekeitown]

Tipo hau apartekoa da!!ni ere hasi naiz txineraz ikasten app baten bidez bera ikusita

[@visitacionbihotzmaitasuna5340]

​@@Grizzloxi I hope so, but politicians use it to atack to others...

[@Khumry]

www.youtube.com/@BritainsHiddenHistoryRoss

[@willflint5014]

I look forward to the reunion of you and the Basque ladies.

[@somedudeinatunnel3102]

I don't think his wife would like that very much lol

[@erikromerofrontaura1130]

It's so nice seing people enjoy my language so much. Basque is a really hard language to learn and very few speak it, not to tell that even native people struggle with some words sometimes. As a consequence of the famous dictatorship and previous oppresion of the basque people, the number of speakers decreased drastically over the last centuries. Fortunatelly, the use of basque has increased a lot in the last two decades thanks to the education system and the will to learn from young and foreign people, but there is still much more work to do. I really appreciate these kind of videos that promote and praise the language and culture of my country, and I also appreciate your hard work learning a bit of my language. You already know much more than lots of people who have been living here their whole lives. Keep up with your work, Xiaoma!! If you are still in the Basque Country, and if not, for the next time, I reccomend visiting small coastal towns, such as Getaria, Mutriku (my fav), Zumaia, Lekeitio, and many more, since it is there where you will fully submerge in the Basque culture, language, even food, and people are always the best, unlike in the bigger cities. Overall, "Milesker danangatxik, lagun! Benetan, bidixo zoragarrixa!!" --> Thanks for everything, friend! Truly a wonderful video!!

[@mirenalvarez8817]

En Mutriku no os entiendo ni yo jajajaja mal sitio para practicar eh baño bai beste lekuta jun ezkeo hobe

[@erikromerofrontaura1130]

​@@mirenalvarez8817 Mutriku es un caso aparte😂 Aquí vienen a practicar los valientes que se atreven

[@dabkolay]

@@erikromerofrontaura1130 Horixe bakarrik falta zaten, komentaxota etorri eta Mutriku irakurtzia jajajajaja Aupa Mutriku joderrr (mutrikuarra nai)

[@mubills]

I'm not even from that part of the world, but I'm very proud of your language. It descends from an ancient hunter gatherer tribe? As we would say, that fucks hard!!! 😁😁And those ladies in that meat shop, so funny!

[@AndoniTejerina]

I've been following this channel long time ago and I always thought what you do is amazing. Now.... I'm basque and this took me to the next level. Thanks for making our language more visible to the world. Eskerrik asko!

[@Krigohan]

This video made me smile a lot. My uncle was from the french part of Basque country/region and passed away few years ago. He was always so proud of the culture and language, even on the late part of his life he jokingly fluently spoke to us in basque as if we could understand him 😅

[@danieljohananderssonortega3280]

So he was from eta?

[@eduromero2971]

Hi, ĞĀŁekoa? ​@@danieljohananderssonortega3280

[@sie7e]

@@danieljohananderssonortega3280stupid joke my friend :)

[@mariar.6741]

@@danieljohananderssonortega3280 So you are an idiot?

[@aleramirez3297]

*From spain

[@Kisa156]

😍 Llevo años siguiéndote y jamás hubiera imaginado que fueras a hablar euskera en un vídeo. Izugarria benetan!

[@ZubiLancaster]

Gauza bera gertatu iatta niri 😂 qué crack

[@Pinkman443]

Es que tiene que ser jodido de narices. Catalán si pones un poco de ganas lo entiendes bastante si eres castellano parlante pero el vasco...

[@user-hi1kl2ej6x]

Ez daki euskeraz. Erderaz egiten du eta bi esaldi (ikasten dituen biak)

[@-JavCold-]

De todas formas poner ese mapa de Navarra y País Vasco unidos (Euskal Herria).... eeeeh como que no es así. xD

[@user-hi1kl2ej6x]

@@-JavCold- eso siempre ha sido así chaval. Lo que dices es un invento del siglo pasado. Si no tienes ni idea mejor no escribas nada

[@poso1931]

Hey xiaoma! Big fan here from Catalunya, Spain, you should try to learn catalan and come here! It's a very beautiful language very similar to spanish

[@TheEthNick]

The instant respect & warmth you get from locals is so amazing to see everywhere you go.

[@michellebulmer9911]

Very moved by this. My grandfather left bilbao in the 1930s and came to the UK. His mother was Basque. I have the rhesus negative blood group and red hair. My Spanish is okay ish and I'm working on my Basque. In June I am visiting the Basque country for the first time- Bilbao and Vittoria. The timing of this video was perfect as it giving me a feel for how it will be already. Particularly keen to hear from Basques or Basque speakers who live in the Leeds/ Bradford area. Or west Yorkshire in general. Much love to everyone and Xiaoma you are amazing!

[@alfonsohshk8998]

The expected one is O-

[@lottecooper4370]

It's so lovely there, I hope your're gonna have a great time!

[@michellebulmer9911]

I have A-. Is there a lot of red hair in Basque country? Both my parents were/ are redheads. My mum is English. My dad was the Spanish/ Basque/ English. Can only remember Grandad Raimundo as being bald. I am hugely interested in Basque culture. There's an old black and white documentary film by Orson Welles which I recommend to anyone as it is beautiful and shows a really bygone time.

[@michellebulmer9911]

Thank you. I will have to watch my fair skin. I'm hoping northern Spain in May shouldn't be too hot though.

[@Johnny_Socko]

Which is more difficult, learning Basque or understanding the Yorkshire Dales accent? 😄

[@nahiaurquiayabar6405]

No way!! Esker Mila geure hizkuntza erakusteagatik! Milesker gui hizkuntza akuskitiatik! ❤

[@guillemhidalgogomez6918]

este tío es un crack jajajajaja

[@aritzfernandez3308]

Qué alegría verte en mi ciudad! La próxima vez te recomiendo que visites San Sebastián, que además de ser una ciudad preciosa, ahí prácticamente todo el mundo habla euskera.

[@LoneWanderer727]

You should have used the Basque name for the city - Donostia!

[@castleincorporated]

Xiaoma - the best part of this channel is seeing you develop and now have a fine young family. It warms my heart.

[@Gaeilgeoir]

4:40 I love the brutal honesty from that guy! 😂 And the girls fighting over which one can come visit him in NY was *hilarious*! 😂😂😂 The guy explaining some of the history was really cool, and the ladies were very nice, too. 🥰

[@thelifewithnate]

The ladies fighting over who gets to visit him in New York made me fall off the chair, lol! This was so fascinating to watch! And here I can only speak 2 if at that!

[@yutupusername]

Actually this was not translated accurately. When he says "Mal" (bad) he is not referring to Xiaoma speaking badly but to the girl not knowing basque even that she lives in Bilbao

[@tonirnb]

welcome to spain

[@Gaeilgeoir]

@@yutupusername Oh, interesting!

[@sacred1827]

@@yutupusername That's exactly what I thought. Unfair that the guy was portrayed as being rude when he was really just light heartedly admonishing her for not speaking Basque

[@bofrasamayooosha]

Aspaldi aspalditik jarraitzen zaitut hemendik txo, baina hau ez nuen espero!! Ohorea guretzat ta kristoneko ilusioa gure herritik ikustea! Esker mila ta osasuna!!😊❤

[@lacabanadesangre6179]

I’m from Spain and I loved this video Xiaoma ❤ I hope you return to Euskadi soon!

[@monopoly5496]

*speaking Basque* - "My English is very little" that's absolutely hilarious

[@LeahDyson-kq4bd]

Papi was hot 🔥

[@matthewsanchez7953]

ME: [Struggling through daily language lessons] ARI: [Using his 4th language to receive corrections for his Basque pronunciations] Very cool man! It's always fun and inspiring to see your journey!

[@Delcattiy]

He's got way more than 4 though

[@PseudoHistorias]

​@@Delcattiy4th as a 4th best Language. I guess It would be English>Mandarín>Canto>Spanish and then many others where he can have casual conversations but not fluent.

[@limitlessends]

I totally didn’t get what you meant by that at first either. But you’re right, Spanish is like his 4th most used and effective language. I love that he just takes it all in and effortlessly asks for vocab in Basque using Spanish.

[@ragnarlovbruk8062]

Gora euskal herria!! Ze hizkuntza polita da euskera, eta zaila!!

[@UrkoBullon]

I’m from the Basque Country and I feel very proud to see you trying to learn our language. Basque is not easy to learn nor speak, and coming to Bilbo to practice it, is really nice from you. As the last guy told you, Basque was banned during 1936-1975 due to a dictatorship that Spain suffered during those years. Many old Basque people don’t know to speak Basque because they were strongly punished if they had used it. As you are able to speak basque, you are a “Euskaldun” (euskaraz ahal duena) in English, (the one that speaks in Basque). You are welcome to this country!🤟

[@jonazpitarte9321]

Al ma lingui

[@rmm7119]

Viva España

[@Sdaniels3152]

Please do not spread false history. Euskera was actually banned in the time of Charles III, 18th century. The dictatorship only persecuted the language in the early years. During the dictatorship itself many linguistic initiatives flourished to help learning. Euskera was a limited language, as the Basque Miguel de Unamuno claimed. Consequently the language was and continues to be forgotten and losing speakers naturally despite the local government spending huge amounts of money.

[@d4n4nable]

Franco really didn't ban Basque.

[@pbnbsk]

​@@Sdaniels3152What????? yeah, tell my father Basque wasnt banned, we are basque, and it was forbidden and banned to use it, they would be hiding when speaking it, they would be severely punished in school, and arrested in the streets. Its great u like history but dont try to educate people with outside information.

[@ATH420]

I am Basque and followed you since long time ago and always wondered if some day you will try basque nice content keep up the good work

[@FuuuckeverYealone]

Kudos to you because Basque is so hard to learn! Thanks for taking the time to do it and also for speaking about it in a channel as big as yours!!

[@SionTJobbins]

Gwych! Da iawn Ari! You got yourself over to the fantastic Basque Country ... knew our little introduction to Harkaitz from the Baque Country at Cardiff's Farmer's Market speaking Welsh would help! The Basques are an inspiration for many of us here in Wales in how they're going about reviving their language through media, education, administration and fun in the community. Many visits from Wales to learn from the Basques. Gora Euskal Herria, Cymru am byth! Yma o hyd!

[@Nitidus]

As if this stuff isn't captivating enough in itself, the history behind it makes it even more intriguing! Sounds like there are certain mysteries surrounding the history of the Basque language and culture. That's the stuff I love to dive into. Who needs conspiracy theories when real history has so many questions left to be answered?

[@lekeitown]

Gora Wales!!

[@tony42898]

I visited Bilbao in September 2022. Listening to the Basque language in person was a trip, but people were very welcoming to the ones putting in the effort in learning it.

[@mark-yh1ue]

Txundituta utzi nauzu, Xiaoma! Euskara ikasteko adore handia behar da, eta are gehiago sarean ikasten ari bazara!! Eskerrik asko gure hizkuntza zabaltzen languntzeagatik, benetan. Thank you so much❤️❤️

[@Nikelaos3]

Hey Xiaoma, I'm from Spain and I think is so cool that you are learning Euskera. Just keep doing it, don't give up, I'll see all your videos.

[@b2b111079]

You finally Spoke Basque, I am so Happy thank you thank you EskerrikAsko!

[@b2b111079]

My family is from Bizkaia and I love your videos

[@b2b111079]

Xiaoma, there is a Basque Center in Brooklyn, Greenpoint. It's call Euzko Etxea. Lots of Basque Speakers there

[@danielhousset3210]

From France and Pays Basque : milesker !!! (= Eskerrik asko!) So exciting to see you in my country! And so moving to hear you say your first words of Basque! Thank you, thank you, thank you very much! Agur!

[@Euskalbiker]

Gora iparralde! Gora gu ta gutarrak! ;)

[@tadesubaru1383]

I had been waiting for Xiaoma to tackle basque!!! I am so happy he finally did, oso ongi egina, lagun. Asko pozten naiz xure sahiakeragatik!! ❤❤❤

[@user-ye2mn7bw3e]

Dude!! I've been following your videos for ages and I'm from Bilbao. Can't believe you've visited my city. And btw... So impressive that you are able to speak Euskara 😮 Keep up with the great content!!!

[@austinweaver3957]

I lived in Donostia (San Sebastian) for a year with a host family. They were the sweetest. Everyone loved you there if you said Kaixo - hello Agur - Goodbye and Eskerrik asko - thank you (they teach Americans by saying let’s go to Costco lol) Another great video 🤘🏼

[@egwatchlist7123]

We visited and they taught us “a scary Costco” 😂

[@austinweaver3957]

@@egwatchlist7123 hahahahaha that’s way better

[@S.sanvi4]

Oh my god, it has happened!! I was looking forward to a video speaking Euskera, and now the wait is over :) Thank you Ari for spreading different cultures and inspiring us to start learning new languages

[@elxxurii9470]

yo soy Vasco y hablo euskera desde pequeño, y hay muchos vídeos que puedes encontrar en euskera

[@ibairementeria]

@@elxxurii9470pero estamos hablando de él ☠️

[@S.sanvi4]

@@elxxurii9470 claro, como ha dicho abajo Ibai, yo me refería a un vídeo de Xiaoma hablando euskera jajajaj

[@choreomaniac]

I was waiting for this. I wanted to request this one and it’s great you did this.

[@AdrianEspinosaMusica]

Qué fuerte, Xiaoma! 😱 I've been watching your videos for years and definitely I didnt expect you recording a video speaking in Euskera, but you always surprise us! There's a lot of hate towards co-official languages in Spain, but as someone thats loves my country's diversity and your work here on KZbin, thank you!! Love from Cádiz ❤

[@thelifewithnate]

My man Xiao causally flexing on all of us single mortals near Valentine's Day with Basque! 😅 All jokes aside, I have watched you for years without leaving any comments and just wanted to say toy do an amazing job. I love watching the locals react with genuine happiness when it comes to learning their languages! You make their day by doing so! The universal constant is that no matter where you go, if you show that you are interested in using the local language, it will open doors for you.

[@cmanconal08]

this is so great, im irish and currently studying in Bilbao and its great to see Basque used everywhere around the city, even if its impossible for me to understand! great vid Xiaoma

[@nada476]

I was Basque living in Galway, and I had the same feeling towards the Irish. For many reasons, I always felt that Ireland and the Basque Country were culturally similar like no other place, I hope you enjoy your studies in my homeland!

[@1970BF]

Irish? lol

[@cmanconal08]

@@1970BF yes?

[@BluezJustice]

@@nada476 The Irish were originally from Basque country and northern Spain / Portugal according to our DNA , it was in a documentary called blood of the Irish, it should be on KZbin, the national television station in Ireland called RTE made this documentary. you said "I always felt that Ireland and the Basque Country were culturally similar like no other place" now you know why.

[@JamesBond-gk2jo]

Youre as irish as Im wakandan

[@javiergoicoecheasadaba3492]

Txapo jauna!!! I knew you from some of your videos speaking in different dialects of Chinnese, I really enyoyed it, but this is awesome! I'm so proud of you for trying to learn the Basque language (Euskara) and learn our culture. I love the way you have introduced our land like Euskal Herria, that actually are different regions (Bizkaia, Araba, Gipuzkoa, Nafarroa, Lapurdi, Nafarroa behera eta Zuberoa, this last three there are in French territory). Many people doesn't like to recognize our land and our culture, there were so many conflicts in the past, and now too... But I love that kind people like you come here to discover a new culture and try to learn our ancient language to expand their knowledge. Like the woman said, many people here doesn't know much Euskara as you, and that is quite sad... So you must continue with your learning, is amazing. Next time come to Iruña-Pamplona, you will love this city! Ondo izan! Gora Euskal Herria!

[@rafachess77]

Euskera is so difficult language (if you are not born in Euskadi I mean), that they instantly will answer you in spanish or english, because they assume it's better for you to understand them, no matter how hard you studied the "Euskera"

[@rosinbum]

That was so interesting to hear you explain the history of the Basque language. I had heard some of the history but not like you explained it, and for you speak it to the locals was very fascinating. I loved seeing their astonished expressions. One of my favorites!

[@2thegiver]

They also have the highest concentration of O negative blood in the world. I love the Basque region!!

[@hakunamarada]

I wonder why that is? That's really interesting.

[@2thegiver]

@@hakunamarada my guess is that when oh negative women breed with Rhesus positive individuals (before the Rhogam shots), they tended to have less viable pregnancies. Just my guess.

[@2thegiver]

@@ItBurnsWhenIP_ ok Bill Gates :)

[@sodapopinksi667]

As a vampire, I can confirm.

[@bodymuezik]

😲 I have O negative blood and I did not know that... that makes me wonder if I'm part Basque, because a DNA test said I was like 20% "Iberian" but wouldn't be more specific than that, and I researched my family history but couldn't find an answer for where that 20% comes from. I'm from an area where there were many Basque immigrants. It's possible

[@user-en1uu8ev9w]

I love travelling through the mountains in Basque. Clouds cover the car. It's gorgeous

[@aaronwald9417]

half of my family is from San Sebastian which is a part of Basque speaking spain, this video was so nice to watch and really hit home.

[@brasschuckles3138]

Man, I love languages. Wish I had your talent. I’ve taken Ojibwe, Spanish, Mandarin and Arabic and I’m fluent in none of them. I wish I could speak the way you do. Thanks for sharing, I truly enjoy your videos.

[@Bb23199]

These videos are so awesome. You can’t find videos that bring a smile like this anymore

[@chrystallkurts3914]

I love to get such great information about language from you Xiao, so interesting to me.

[@geroumz1967]

Thats awesome! WE WANT MORE BASQUE CONTENT !

[@heythisisminenotyours]

You inspired me to try and learn a other language so I randomly picked Spanish on Duolingo in the pandemic. It's cool how much I understand in this video now so thank you!

[@GaMeOvErRules]

I have been randomly watching your videos for so long and I can't believe this is the first time I saw you have a kid. absolutely adorable.

[@albamartinezdesantosgarcia6291]

have been following the channel for sme years and I’m so happy that you are learning the language from mi place. Segi horrela lagun!

[@user-zz2lg4vy5t]

Ive been studying basque for 15 years now and i can tell that this guy is going on the right path! keep up boy!

[@ein-rw7uy]

I am so glad to see you travel. When I rewarch laoshu, I always feel sad when he says he plans to travel

[@fanfhoulahou1495]

Really amazing. The Basque language is probably one of the most difficult to learn. I am a native of this region (french side) but I never took the time to learn this beautiful language, only a few songs... and mus (basque card game). Bravo for learning this!

[@alejandrovargasvega87]

Kaixo Xiaoma! I'm Spanish, learning Basque since I find their language and their culture so interesting and it amazes me the fact that you learnt it that fast! If you have any tips to learn it as fast as you did I would like to know them😊 Much respect man!!

[@JimDalyComedy]

These videos are always so wholesome

[@BoldRam]

Brilliant episode Ari. Loved it!! 👌👌❤❤🙏🙏

[@dezthepandaslife3675]

Watching xiaomanyc always makes my day a great day!

[@theathlete1903]

Putting lots of smiles on faces! Always fun to watch!

[@KoldoG]

Thanks for visiting my home city! Hope you had a a fun time. Good video 💪🏻

[@warriorinagarden5624]

Your content is going on my "Feel good" list. I really appreciate the positivity that you are generating and thank you for what you do.

[@somniferousSirenSocial]

Keep at it, Xiao! Living the dream for some of us

[@DomestiTech]

Love how you love the languages and respect the people! Love It!

[@Fyodunj]

I love watching people speak multiple languages and getting out there its nice to connect with different cultures ❤ ive been slacking heavey im still trying to teach myself Spanish 😢

[@jamesp7784]

I've been following Xiaoma for a while now but this video hits close to home. My grandfather was from Guernica in the Basque Country. I had the pleasure of visiting there, as-well as Bilbao, on my last trip to Europe. I love that part of my heritage is so unique

[@aj383]

My Grandfather and Great-uncle were basque. I never could pick up the language, but it was fun listening to them on the holidays!

[@javizulaica]

Un video que tenia muchas ganas de ver, increible Xiaoma Euskaraz berba egiteko bizkaia ez da leku hoberena baina arro nago! Aupa zu!!

[@Jonddo1]

Hi! I've watching your videos for years, they would pop up from time to time in my feed and I would binge watch lots of them at once. I am Basque and live in the Basque Country, and seeing how you are trying to learn my language makes me feel very happy. If you ever consider traveling to San Sebastian (The second biggest Basque city), I would be delighted to help you around and take you to places to practice your basque. Mila esker egiten duzun lanagatik! Besarkada handi bat zuretzat!

[@BlondeManNoName]

The way you make people smile is just wonderful.

[@cockayne747]

Another great video 🤙

[@scottc6639]

just discovered your channel. really enjoying what you’re doing. Respect.

[@boombfly1998]

Hi! I'm Basque and I have been watching your videos from the beginning but I've never expected that you will try to learn our language. Thanks you so much for this present. Xiaomanyc, eskerrik asko gure hizkuntza ikasteagatik, gure herria eta kultura mundu osoan zabaltzeagatik.

[@dayeon_choi23]

Love el país vasco!! This is amazing! I tried to learn euskera in a spanish class but it felt impossible 😂 Xiaoma always showing us learning a language is never impossible lol my inspiration

[@elxxurii9470]

es que el euskera es un idioma muy difícil, si no eres Vasco y no lo hablas desde pequeño, es casi imposible aprenderlo

[@garlandpoolfredpool]

This is like me in Brasil. I know enough spanish to just stumble my way around and the people are SO helpful and they LOVE the fact that you are trying so fearlessly. Hats off to you my man!

[@pepemartinez7716]

It must be a little hard, since they speak Portuguese in Brazil

[@LeahDyson-kq4bd]

Um you mean Portuguese?!?!?

[@garlandpoolfredpool]

@@LeahDyson-kq4bd Yeah, if you speak Spanish in Brasil people understand you quite well…and if you learn to morph your pronunciation you get a lot of words from your Spanish

[@estiventuras3234]

What a beautiful video! Very well done, what a value on your part to learn a language as complicated as Basque. I feel so proud to see you learning our language, what an euskaldun! A ze ilusioa zu euskaraz aritzen ikustea, benetan harrituta utzi nauzu! Oso ongi! 👏

[@jaibaman]

Eres increible, oso ondo!!!!!!! My dad speaks Euskera because he grew up in a village near Bilbao (Bermeo), he always wanted to teach me some words but had no luck with me =)

[@Arhiman93]

Glad to see you in Spain, i hope you drop by València!

[@iiialex9]

salu2 desde bilbao xiaoma, un placer tenerte por aqui

[@Raxx777]

Another great vid !!!

[@Aldo1232able]

Man i cannot believe this as a spanish, you amazed me so so well, You are amazing!

[@James_Blazer]

The history Part at the beginning was good 👍

[@erichlf]

Kaixo, oso ondo, eta zorionak. Basque is my favorite language. It is so different from any other language I have learned. I really find the lack of prepesitions and no "real" word order interesting. I also like that they count by twenties. You should return to the basque country for Aste Nagusia in August.

[@user-sr4we2vn7q]

Stop lying you only speak two languages at most!!

[@erichlf]

@@user-sr4we2vn7q welke taal zal ik spreken? Hablamos español o we can speak English, forse possiamo parlare l'italiano? I learned these because I didn't have a choice, since I live in places where those were the languages used. I learned a bit of basque from living in Bilbao, but I never claimed to speak it. I knew enough to ask directions. The difference between me and you is I'm not hiding behind a user name. You literally can look me up.

[@Euskalbiker]

​@@user-sr4we2vn7q how many languajes do you talk? Despite hate ofcourse...a beat of education is always wellcoming you know?

[@user-sr4we2vn7q]

@@Euskalbiker 4 languages. I am from Aruba. Dutch, Papiamento, Spanish, English. We all speak 4 here.

[@eimere]

French count on twenties too

[@Mathiu18_]

Que ilusión que hayas aprendido a hablar Euskera!👏👏

[@chippylipton8147]

It’s so cool to hear Basque on your channel! My ex-father in law is from Mundaka. Such a gorgeous language and a beautiful land!

[@oierBanosPayo]

Finally! Bideo bat Euskaraz! Meritu handia dauka Euskara ikastea.

[@ignacio6669]

Xiaoma, oso ondo motel !! Well done! I am very surprised you came to Basque Country. I am a big fan of you.

[@fredychoxom7479]

Wow, basque sounds really challenging, keep learning haha and it's amazing when you speak with the locals I'm impressed by your languages abilities and capacities P.S your video thumbnail is from a famous spot here in guatemala haha unbelievable

[@alinarivera_]

Wow! I have been following you for years and it didn't cross my mind not even once that you would even consider learning Basque. Euskal Herrikoa naiz eta ikusi dudanean euskara ikasten ari zinela... benetan txundituta nagoela. Banekien ona zinela hizkuntzekin baina maila hau 3 asteetan... wow. Congratulations!

[@JoesBlows]

Nothing gains the respect of another as when you speak to them in their own language. Every now and then I watch this dude and every time it's an awesome feeling to see how affected people become,smiles and grins and laughs,and admiration. I like that shit.

[@vanesa353]

Esperamos verte pronto por Galicia, ensinando a nosa lingua ao mundo! Noutro tempo, o portugués e o galego foron a mesma lingua.

[@pia_mater]

Galego é apenas um dialeto do português, não é um idioma

[@mamig3216]

Wow everyone was so nice and happy that you we’re learning😊

[@imsbvs]

Just seen this posting, I was in Bilbao last year as a stop over on a cruise, it's a great little city and look forwards to visiting again. Language, well I spoke English of course, no problem in finding someone to assist me. Happy travelling! (spelt the English way)

[@thelifewithnate]

My man Xiaomanyc causally flexing on all of us single mortals near Valentine's Day with Basque! 😅 All jokes aside, I have watched you for years without leaving any comments and just wanted to say toy do an amazing job. I love watching the locals react with genuine happiness when it comes to learning their languages! You make their day by doing so! The universal constant is that no matter where you go, if you show that you are interested in using the local language, it will open doors for you.

[@deboindahouse]

There are places in the US where you are more likely to hear Euskara than in the Basque Country. There was two main waves of Basque immigration to North America, first with the early Spanish explorers/conquistadors, and later, from the turn of the 20th century up until about the 60's. The second wave Basque immigrants were often young men who came to work as shepherds on sheep ranches in the intermountain west, and during the winter months, would often stay in Basque boarding houses where they spoke Basque. Many of these shepherds, after working for a number of years and saving up enough money, would bring over a bride from the 'old country'. Boise, ID, has a very vibrant Basque diaspora community, there are still some of the older generation from the old country, but most are now the children and grandchildren and so on of these second wave Basque immigrants. There is a wonderful area near downtown called the Basque quarter that used to be home to several of these boarding houses, now there are museums and restaurants. I lived for many years in northern Nevada where there is still a vibrant Basque culture, including a parade and festivities for the feast of San Inazio, also know as Saint Ignatious, who was Basque. I am decendent from first wave Basques who came to what is now New Mexico in the early 16th century. First wave Basques don't really have much if any connection to the 'old country' like the later second wave Basques do.

[@Dontfallforit77]

I am always thoroughly impressed. Bravo!

[@DJCoachCookie68]

I love your videos. You are so good at Languages! You are also very open, personable and friendly. Good for u! Being in the Market and buying food is a good way to interact with locals. I love my Futebol ⚽ so can usually talk to people about that. I'm English and can speak French, plus some German, un poco Espanol e Italiano I want to travel more to improve on those languages, but unfortunately I can't afford it 😢