œm
Translation
hmm; um
Word origin
An imitative interjection representing a hesitant or doubtful sound, formed directly from the noise rather than inherited from an older word. English hum and hmm are parallel imitative formations rather than shared descendants.
- Origin
- Onomatopoeic
- Root
- imitative
Examples
, cette .
Hmm, I am not sure about that idea.
, !
Mmm, something smells nice in the kitchen!
, - .
Hmm, let me think for a moment.
, convaincu cette .
Hmm, I'm not really convinced by this idea.
, au .
Mmm, this chocolate cake smells really good.
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