Uh Meaning in English
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, 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
Uh, you forgot to turn off the lights.
natural