hmm in English: A sound you make when you are thinking about something or are not sure about it. (interjection)

Translation

A sound you make when you are thinking about something or are not sure about it.

Word origin

An imitative word. It is simply the closed-mouth sound people make while thinking, written down.

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"Hmm" gives you a moment before you answer.

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Here "hmm" shows some doubt.

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With a rising sound, "hmm" asks someone to say it again.

think

To use your mind to form ideas, opinions, or beliefs about something.

maybe

It could be true or could happen, but you are not sure; perhaps.

wonder

To think about something because you want to know more about it.

sure

Knowing that something is true and having no doubt about it.

yes

Used to give a positive answer, or to agree that something is true.

er

A sound people make when they stop to think about what to say next.

ooh

A sound you make when you are surprised, pleased or impressed by something.

uh

A sound people make when they stop to think in the middle of speaking.

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