äh
uh
a sound people make when hesitating
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What's the difference between äh / ähm / öh / hm / tja / naja
uh — a sound people make when hesitating
The most neutral and common hesitation filler, like "uh/um."
Ähm, ich weiß nicht, ob ich heute Zeit habe.
Э-э, я не знаю, есть ли у меня сегодня время.
A short colloquial hesitation or surprise sound; slightly less neutral.
Öh, was hast du gerade gesagt?
Э-э, что ты только что сказал?
Not just a filler, but also a sound of thinking; often means "hmm, let me think."
Hm, das ist keine einfache Frage.
М-м, это непростой вопрос.
Expresses not just hesitation, but resignation, uncertainty, or mild regret: "well..."
Tja, dann müssen wir später weitermachen.
Ну что ж, тогда нам придётся продолжить позже.
Colloquial "well..." showing doubt, mild disagreement, or a restrained opinion rather than just hesitation.
Naja, ich bin mir nicht ganz sicher.
Ну, я не совсем уверен.
Usually means "so" or "therefore" and is used to move the conversation along; as a hesitation filler it is less direct than "uh."
Also, wir beginnen jetzt mit der Besprechung.
Итак, мы сейчас начинаем обсуждение.
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äh translation: uh. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce äh
/ɛː/
äh translation
uh
äh transcription
/ɛː/
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ein Laut, den Menschen beim Zögern machen
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