"What Cuban doesn't say asere?": Young person in Germany responds on TikTok to criticism of their language.

A young Cuban living in Germany has sparked a debate on TikTok by responding to a person who criticized the use of typical Cuban words.

In his video, posted on the account "Cuban Tips," the user firmly expressed: "I am Cuban, I live in Germany, and clearly I speak like a Cuban, think like a Cuban, and walk like a Cuban."

I am Cuban, I live in Germany and not only me, people who have been away from Cuba for 20 or 30 years still use these words and all the words that identify us as Cubans. So don't come to me saying that you have never used this type of word because I am not the only one saying it. Tell me in the comments, my people, which Cuban doesn't say 'asere', which Cuban doesn't say 'qué bola', as Alexander Abreu told you, walk," he said on his profile, in the description of which it reads "learn how we talk in Cuba, how we dance in Cuba, 'Cuban flow'".

The response has resonated among many Cubans in the diaspora, who shared their experiences in the comments of the video. One user stated: "I am Cuban in Spain and I still use the words that identify me as Cuban, yes, my life, love, and it's not that I'm in love, haha," while another commented: "I've been in Germany for 25 years and I haven't changed, what's up, buddy!"

Among the reactions, some highlighted the influence of the environment on the preservation of Cuban expressions. "If they weren't used in your family or in your living and school environment, you won't pick them up, if you have been away all this time, you will lose them even more." However, the creator of the video replied: "It could also be, but some of the Cuban essence must rub off on you, otherwise, what kind of Cuban are you?"

This discussion underscores how Cubans, regardless of their location, seek to keep their essence and culture alive through language: "Asere... I say more: what's up, negüe, and all that. Santiago de Cuba takes the lead," confessed one person while another Cuban in Germany shared: "That's right, I've been living in Germany for 15 years and I'm still the same. When it's time to party, I'm there. Wherever you live, that's in your blood."

The interaction in this video demonstrates that words and expressions are more than just simple communication tools; they are a symbol of identity and belonging. The defense of these expressions highlights the importance of culture and roots, even when one is far from their homeland.