interjection
mnh
Mnh (interjection) means a short nasal sound used to show quiet satisfaction, especially after a good meal or moment of relief. Example: “Mnh," he sighed, sinking into the armchair after work.”
interjection
1
A short nasal sound used to show quiet satisfaction, especially after a good meal or moment of relief.
""Mnh," he sighed, sinking into the armchair after work."
2
A short nasal sound used to signal that someone is thinking, hesitating, or unsure.
""Mnh... let me think about that," she said, tapping her chin."
How to use mnh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short hum-like sound, similar to "mmm," used to show contentment or to show you're thinking something over.
When to use it
Spoken and informal, used to represent a wordless sound rather than an actual word.
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What does “mnh” mean?
The word “mnh” means a short nasal sound used to show quiet satisfaction, especially after a good meal or moment of relief. In plain terms, a short hum-like sound, similar to "mmm," used to show contentment or to show you're thinking something over.
How do you use “mnh” in a sentence?
Here is “mnh” used in a sentence: “"Mnh," he sighed, sinking into the armchair after work.”
What part of speech is “mnh”?
“Mnh” is an interjection.
How many meanings does “mnh” have?
“Mnh” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short nasal sound used to show quiet satisfaction, especially after a good meal or moment of relief.
