No. 8,002 in Dutch
euhm
The Dutch word "euhm" is a filler word equivalent to "um" in English, used to pause or hesitate while speaking.
In a sentence
Euhm, ik denk dat we daar eerder zijn geweest.
Um, I think we have been there before.
Used as a pause word while thinking.
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 show hesitation or consideration before answering.
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.'
Used to express uncertainty or indecision.
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