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er in Dutch

er in Dutch is er, se — er means used to fill a pause while thinking of what to say next.

er in Dutch

er
suffix
er
suffix
(added to a proper noun) Suffix denoting a resident or inhabitant of (the place denoted by the proper noun); used to form a demonym.
se
suffix
(added to a proper noun) Suffix denoting a resident or inhabitant of (the place denoted by the proper noun); used to form a demonym.

What does "er" mean?

  1. intj Used to fill a pause while thinking of what to say next.
    ""Er, I'm not sure I follow," he said, stalling for time."
  2. verb To hesitate in speech, making a sound like "er."
    "He erred and stammered his way through the toast."
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er in a sentence

  • "Er, I'm not sure I follow," he said, stalling for time.
  • She started, "Well, er, it's complicated," before explaining the whole story.
  • He erred and stammered his way through the toast.

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What is "er" in Dutch?

"er" in Dutch is er, se. er means: Used to fill a pause while thinking of what to say next.

How do you use "er" in a sentence?

Example: ""Er, I'm not sure I follow," he said, stalling for time." In Dutch, "er" is er, se.

Are there other ways to say "er" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "er": er, se.

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