No. 4,675 in Dutch
ehm
"Eh" in Dutch is a filler word or hesitation sound, equivalent to "um" in English, used when pausing to think.
In a sentence
Ehm, ik denk dat ik vandaag niet kan komen.
Um, I think I can't come today.
Here, 'ehm' is used as a hesitation word while the speaker gathers their thoughts.
Waar liggen de sleutels, ehm, oh ja, op tafel!
Where are the keys, um, oh yes, on the table!
In this sentence, 'ehm' expresses a brief pause while the speaker recalls information.
Ehm, misschien moeten we eerst met hen overleggen.
Um, maybe we should consult with them first.
Here, 'ehm' introduces uncertainty or contemplation in the speech.
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