Hunh Meaning in English
word
hʌn
HUN
hʌn
HUN
Definition
A sound or word you say to show you didn't hear, don't understand, or are surprised by something. Used often in casual conversation to ask someone to repeat or clarify.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, mostly spoken. Similar in use to 'huh', 'eh?', or 'what?'. Can sound blunt if overused or in formal situations. Used more in American English. Spelling can vary: 'huh', 'hunh', and 'huh?'.
Spanish: ¿eh? - ¿cómo?Portuguese (BR): hã? - hein?Portuguese (PT): hã? - hein?Chinese (Simplified): 嗯？ - 啊？Chinese (Traditional): 嗯？ - 啊？Hindi: हँ? - क्या?Arabic: هاه؟ - ماذا؟Bengali: হাঁ? - হুম?Russian: А? - Что?Japanese: えっ？ - ん？Vietnamese: Hả? - Hử?Korean: 응? - 뭐라고?Turkish: Ha? - Ne?Urdu: ہاں؟ - کیا؟Indonesian: Hah? - Hah?
Example Sentences
Hunh? Can you say that again, please?
basic
When I called his name, he just said, 'Hunh?'
basic
If you don't understand, just say 'Hunh.'
basic
They raised the price again? Hunh, I didn't see that coming.
natural
A: Turn left at the corner. B: Hunh? Which corner?
natural
Hunh. I thought you already finished your homework.
natural