uh
word
/ˈə/
UH
/ˈʌ/
UH
Definition
Used as a hesitation sound when someone is thinking or unsure what to say next.
Usage & Nuances
Informal hesitation sound; commonly used in spoken English to fill pauses. Do not use in formal writing. Similar hesitation sounds include "um" and "er."
Spanish: eh - este - puesPortuguese (BR): ah - é - humPortuguese (PT): ah - eh - humChinese (Simplified): 嗯 - 呃Chinese (Traditional): 嗯 - 呃Hindi: अरे - एहArabic: أه - همهمهBengali: এই - উঁ - ওঁRussian: э - эээ - нуJapanese: えー - えっと - うーんVietnamese: ừ - ờ - ừmKorean: 어 - 음Turkish: ıı - şey - eeUrdu: آں - اُمIndonesian: eh - emm - anu
Example Sentences
Uh, you forgot to turn off the lights.
natural
Uh, I don't know the answer.
basic
She said, 'Uh, can you repeat that?',''
basic
He paused and said, 'Uh, I forgot my keys.'
basic
Uh, I guess we could try that new cafe.
natural
He looked at me and said, 'Uh, not sure if that will work.'
natural