mhm
mm-hmm
used to show agreement or that you are listening
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What's the difference between mhm / ja / hm / ja genau / ach so / ähm
mm-hmm — used to show agreement or that you are listening
A basic yes used for agreement or confirmation; very close to “mm-hmm” as a listening signal.
Ja, ich verstehe dich.
Да, я тебя понимаю.
A neutral sound showing you are listening, thinking, or slightly unsure; a bit less clearly affirmative than “mm-hmm”.
Hm, das klingt interessant.
Хм, это звучит интересно.
Confirms something strongly: “yes, exactly,” more precise and emphatic than “mm-hmm”.
Ja genau, so habe ich es gemeint.
Да, именно так я и имел в виду.
Shows understanding: “oh, I see,” not agreement; used after an explanation or new information.
Ach so, jetzt verstehe ich das Problem.
А, понятно, теперь я понимаю проблему.
A filler used while thinking or hesitating; it does not express agreement.
Ähm, ich weiß nicht, wie ich das erklären soll.
Эм, я не знаю, как это объяснить.
Expresses a restrained, unsure, or mixed reaction: “well, sort of,” “well yes, but…”; not the same as simple agreement.
Na ja, es könnte besser sein.
Ну, могло бы быть и лучше.
A connector for continuing a thought: “so,” “therefore,” “well”; used for transitions, not for agreement like “mm-hmm”.
Also, wir treffen uns morgen um acht.
Итак, мы встречаемся завтра в восемь.
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/mhm/
mhm translation
mm-hmm
mhm transcription
/mhm/
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mhm meaning: what does it mean?
wird verwendet, um Zustimmung zu zeigen oder zu signalisieren, dass man zuhört
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