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hmm in German

hmm in German is hm, tja — hmm means a sound made to show you're thinking, hesitating, or considering something.

hmm in German

hm
intj
Indicates thinking or pondering.
tja
intj
Indicates thinking or pondering.

What does "hmm" mean?

  1. intj A sound made to show you're thinking, hesitating, or considering something.
    ""Hmm, let me think about that for a second," she said."
  2. intj A sound expressing mild surprise, doubt, or being caught off guard.
    ""Hmm, I wasn't expecting that," he replied."
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hmm in a sentence

  • "Hmm, let me think about that for a second," she said.
  • He said "hmm" and scratched his chin before answering.
  • "Hmm, I wasn't expecting that," he replied.

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What is "hmm" in German?

"hmm" in German is hm, tja. hmm means: A sound made to show you're thinking, hesitating, or considering something.

How do you use "hmm" in a sentence?

Example: ""Hmm, let me think about that for a second," she said." In German, "hmm" is hm, tja.

Are there other ways to say "hmm" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "hmm": hm, tja.

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