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/m̩ː/

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Translation

hmm, er (sound of hesitating or thinking)

Examples

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Hmm, I am not sure that is a good idea.

... - .

Hmm... let me think for a second.

, .

Mmm, it smells lovely in the kitchen.

? , -.

Are you coming tonight? Hmm, maybe.

, c' , .

Hmm, that is odd, the door was closed last night.

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This word is part of lesson 35.