Э-э - translation, pronunciation and examples
uh
a sound people make when hesitating
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When to use э-э
э-э, я имею в виду
э-э, позвольте мне
э-э, извините
э-э, ну
э-э, ладно
э-э usage examples
Uh, I think I left my phone in the car.
Э-э, кажется, я оставил телефон в машине.
He said, 'Uh, give me a minute.'
Он сказал: «Э-э, дай мне минуту».
Similar words
uh — a sound people make when hesitating
The closest neutral equivalent of hesitation or a pause in speech.
A similar hesitation sound, often a bit more conversational and soft.
A murmur-like pause; can show thinking, doubt, or uncertainty.
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э-э synonyms
What's the difference between э-э / эм / мм
uh — a sound people make when hesitating
Äh, ich weiß nicht genau.
Э-э, я точно не знаю.
The closest neutral equivalent of hesitation or a pause in speech.
Uh, I don't know how to explain it.
Э-э, я не знаю, как это объяснить.
A similar hesitation sound, often a bit more conversational and soft.
Um, maybe we can try tomorrow?
Эм, может, попробуем завтра?
A murmur-like pause; can show thinking, doubt, or uncertainty.
Mm, I probably agree.
Мм, я, наверное, согласен.
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э-э with English translation
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How to pronounce э-э and what this word means
э-э translation: uh. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce э-э
[ˌeˈe]
э-э translation
uh
э-э examples
Äh, ich weiß nicht genau.
э-э transcription
[ˌeˈe]
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э-э meaning: what does it mean?
звук, который произносят, когда колеблются или подбирают слова
э-э pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
э-э is pronounced as [ˌeˈe]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
э-э definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Äh, ich weiß nicht genau. Translation: Э-э, я точно не знаю.
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