euhm

euhm

The Dutch word "euhm" is a filler word equivalent to "um" in English, used to pause or hesitate while speaking.

Used as a pause word while thinking.

Euhm, ik denk dat we daar eerder zijn geweest.

Um, I think we have been there before.

Used to show hesitation or consideration before answering.

Ik vroeg hem: 'Wat wil je eten?' en hij zei: 'Euhm, misschien pizza?'

I asked him, 'What do you want to eat?' and he said: 'Um, maybe pizza?'

Used to express uncertainty or indecision.

Ze spraken over de plannen voor morgen, en ze zei: 'Euhm, ik weet het nog niet zeker.'

They were talking about the plans for tomorrow, and she said: 'Um, I'm not sure yet.'