um

um — interjection

1. a written form of the brief sound someone makes when they stop speaking for a mo

1.感嘆詞
釋義

a written form of the brief sound someone makes when they stop speaking for a moment because they are thinking about what to say, or are unsure how to continue their thought.

例句

Um, I am not sure where I left my car keys this morning.

hesitation at the start of a sentence

When the waiter asked for his order, Quinn replied, "Um, I need another minute."

quoted dialogue showing hesitation

同義詞
  • uh

    a shorter, quicker hesitation sound; slightly less thoughtful than um

  • er

    common in British English as a hesitation marker

  • hmm

    implies the speaker is reflecting or considering something carefully, not just pausing

用法筆記

Only used in informal writing that represents speech, such as dialogue in stories, interview transcripts, or casual text messages. Not appropriate in formal academic or business writing.