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er in Latin

er in Latin is tor, ior, or — er means used to fill a pause while thinking of what to say next.

er in Latin

tor
suffix
(added to verbs) A person or thing that does an action indicated by the root verb; used to form an agent noun.
ior
suffix
(added to certain adjectives and adverbs, now especially short ones) More; used to form the comparative.
or
suffix
(added to certain adjectives and adverbs, now especially short ones) More; used to form the comparative.

What does "er" mean?

  1. intj Used to fill a pause while thinking of what to say next.
    "I was going to say, er, that I forgot to bring the tickets."
  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

  • I was going to say, er, that I forgot to bring the tickets.
  • "Er, I'm not sure I follow," he said, stalling for time.
  • He erred and stammered his way through the toast.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "er" in Latin?
"er" in Latin is tor, ior, or. er means: Used to fill a pause while thinking of what to say next.
How do you use "er" in a sentence?
Example: "I was going to say, er, that I forgot to bring the tickets." In Latin, "er" is tor, ior, or.
Are there other ways to say "er" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "er": tor, ior, or.
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