"Impressive": Congolese Makoti Flexes Her Setswana Skills in Video, Mzansi Loves It

• One stunning Congolese bride showed off her Setswana, and people went wild in the comments
• The hun went viral, introducing herself while speaking in one of South Africa's official languages
• Mzansi netizens were amazed as they flooded the post with sweet messages while some gushed over her
• Briefly News spoke to psychologist and relationship expert Penny Holburn about the psychological and emotional benefits a person might gain from understanding their partner's native tongue

A young Congolese makoti impressed the nation by taking on one of the most challenging tasks, learning a new language.

Congolese makoti flexes her Setswana skills

The heartwarming video captivated the attention of many as the hun proudly flexed her Setswana language skills. She went on to introduce herself in one of the 12 official languages in South Africa, leaving many in awe of her fluency despite being from Congo.

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Viewers were impressed by the makoti's seamless ability to communicate in the South African language. The footage quickly went viral, sparking conversations on language, culture, and the beauty of learning and embracing new languages.

@sarahphefo's video also showcased the importance of cultural exchange and unity, which warmed the hearts of netizens. Setswana is spoken not only in some parts of South Africa but also in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

Take a look at the wholesome clip below:

Benefits of understanding your partner's native tongue

While speaking to Briefly News, psychologist and relationship expert Penny Holburn shared the psychological and emotional benefits a person might gain from understanding their partner's native tongue by saying:

"Language influences how we think. The words we use to think and speak are based on our language, and words in different languages don’t all have the same meaning. Sometimes, words don’t even translate well into another language. The word may have a similar meaning in another language, but it may not be the same."

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Penny added that sentences are influenced by each language's unique way of influencing our thoughts, feelings, and actions.

"Being able to speak someone’s native tongue helps a lot in understanding what the person is saying and what it really means. If you understand, and even if you can speak your partner’s native language you are able to understand and communicate better. It also shows that you are interested in where they are from and their history. It is a sign of respect to the person. Language can be a barrier, and learning to speak someone’s native tongue is a sign you want to break down barriers."

Mzansi raves over the Congolese makoti

South Africans loved the Congolese makoti's effort to learn her hubby's language as they flocked to the comments section praising her with sweet messages.

Jasonmasobe said:

"Batswana approves."

Benz@Loeto added:

I can see you can speak Setswana. That's what we want. We're happy to hear. Speaking Your Husband's language, I give you 8/10 because you used Zulu (siya thandana) in Setswana. We say "reya ratana."

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User expressed:

"My wife is Zulu and ke Motswana, but she can't even speak like this. I'm impressed, and I want her to connect with you so you can give her tips."

Moeletsi Khubone gushed:

"Perfect."

Her Majesty commented:

Iyo, at long last... you're speaking Setswana, congratulations ngwetsi yarona, much love. Please keep learning. You'll get it right eventually; tons of love."

3 foreigners speaking in SA languages wowed peeps

• One South African hun can be seen teaching her bae Setswana, which he repeated after her so fluently in a video.
• A young American bride went viral on the internet after she surprised her man by speaking in his language.
• A Xhosa-speaking white man has left many impressed. The gent gave a speech at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT).

Source: Briefly News