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Meaning of äh
ein Laut, den Menschen beim Zögern machen
a sound people make when hesitating
Pronunciation
äh with English translation
äh usage examples
Äh, ich weiß nicht genau.
Uh, I'm not really sure.
Äh, können Sie das wiederholen?
Uh, could you repeat that?
äh synonyms
What's the difference between äh, ähm, öh, hm, tja, naja, and also
The most neutral and common hesitation filler, like "uh/um."
A short colloquial hesitation or surprise sound; slightly less neutral.
Not just a filler, but also a sound of thinking; often means "hmm, let me think."
Advanced: broader words
Expresses not just hesitation, but resignation, uncertainty, or mild regret: "well..."
Colloquial "well..." showing doubt, mild disagreement, or a restrained opinion rather than just hesitation.
Usually means "so" or "therefore" and is used to move the conversation along; as a hesitation filler it is less direct than "uh."
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Questions about this word
What does äh mean?
a sound people make when hesitating
How do you pronounce äh?
äh is pronounced [ɛː].
How is äh used in a sentence?
Uh, I'm not really sure. Translation: Äh, ich weiß nicht genau.
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