Huh Meaning in English
word
/ˈhə/
HUH
/hˈʌ/
HUH
Definition
A short sound or word used to show that you did not hear or understand something, or to ask someone to repeat what they said.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and very common in spoken English. Often used alone. It can also express surprise or ask for confirmation depending on intonation. Avoid using it in very formal situations.
Spanish: ¿eh? - ¿cómo?Portuguese (BR): hein? - como?Portuguese (PT): hein? - como?Chinese (Simplified): 嗯？ - 啊？Chinese (Traditional): 嗯？ - 啊？Hindi: हूँ? - क्या?Arabic: هاه؟ - ماذا؟Bengali: হুঁ - কী (আশ্চর্য/উদ্বেগ প্রকাশে)Russian: а? - что? - ага (удивление)Japanese: え？ - ん？ - は？Vietnamese: hả - hử - hởKorean: 어? - 응? - 뭐라고?Turkish: ha? - ne? - huh (şaşırma)Urdu: ہاں؟ - کیا؟Indonesian: hah? - ha? - apa?
Example Sentences
I didn’t hear you, huh?
basic
She said something, but I was like, 'huh?'
basic
You want to come with us, huh?
basic
Huh, I didn’t expect that at all!
natural
You’re coming later, huh?
natural
Wait, huh? What did you just say?
natural