um in English: A sound people make while they are thinking of what to say next. (interjection)

Translation

A sound people make while they are thinking of what to say next.

Word origin

A written form of the sound English speakers make when they pause to think.

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"Um" gives you a moment to think before you answer.

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Here "um" comes in the middle while the speaker thinks.

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"Um" also makes the start of a question sound softer.

think

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

well

In a good way, or to a good standard.

oh

A short sound people make when they are surprised, or when they suddenly understand something.

know

To have information about something, or to be familiar with a person.

ah

A sound you make when you suddenly understand something, or when you feel surprise, pleasure, or relief.

er

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

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