mhm
mm-hmm
Meaning of mhm
wird verwendet, um Zustimmung zu zeigen oder zu signalisieren, dass man zuhört
used to show agreement or that you are listening
Pronunciation
mhm with English translation
mhm usage examples
„Mhm“, sagte sie, „ich höre zu.“
“Mm-hmm,” she said, “I'm listening.”
Er nickte nur: „Mhm, das klingt gut.“
He just nodded: “Mm-hmm, that sounds good.”
mhm synonyms
What's the difference between mhm, ja, hm, ja genau, ach so, ähm, na ja, and also
A basic yes used for agreement or confirmation; very close to “mm-hmm” as a listening signal.
A neutral sound showing you are listening, thinking, or slightly unsure; a bit less clearly affirmative than “mm-hmm”.
Confirms something strongly: “yes, exactly,” more precise and emphatic than “mm-hmm”.
Advanced: broader words
Shows understanding: “oh, I see,” not agreement; used after an explanation or new information.
A filler used while thinking or hesitating; it does not express agreement.
Expresses a restrained, unsure, or mixed reaction: “well, sort of,” “well yes, but…”; not the same as simple agreement.
A connector for continuing a thought: “so,” “therefore,” “well”; used for transitions, not for agreement like “mm-hmm”.
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Questions about this word
What does mhm mean?
used to show agreement or that you are listening
How do you pronounce mhm?
mhm is pronounced [mhm].
How is mhm used in a sentence?
“Mm-hmm,” she said, “I'm listening.” Translation: „Mhm“, sagte sie, „ich höre zu.“
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