Meaning

3 senses
  1. Expression of thought, confusion, or uncertainty.

    Uh, who was that?

    äh

    гмgm, гмhm, хмxm

  2. Expression of discomfort or reservation; a hesitation preceding awkward information or innuendo.

    He's receiving some, uh, special attention from the manager.

  3. Space filler or pause during conversation.

    Uh, let me see...

    äh

    э-э-эe-e-e, э-эe-e, нуnu

Examples

34 sentences
  1. Uh, Tom, I think you're bleeding.

    ruОй, Том, по-моему, у тебя кровь идёт.

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  2. Uh, now it's really weird...

    Гм, а тепер це дійсно дивно...

    ruХм, теперь это действительно странно...

    deOh, jetzt ist es wirklich verwirrend...

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  3. Uh, will you excuse me?

    Гей, ви мене вибачите?

    ruЭ, вы меня извините?

    deAch, würden Sie mich entschuldigen?

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  4. Uh oh, I saved over it.

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  5. Uh, now, let me be clear.

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Translations

6 languages
Русский
By meaning 2
expression of confusion or uncertainty:
space filler or pause during conversation:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
expression of confusion or uncertainty:

Origin

Onomatopoeia of the natural expression of thought. Compare with er.

Onomatopoeia of the natural expression of thought. Compare with er.

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