No. 558 in Estonian
mm
The Estonian word "mm" is an interjection used to express agreement, acknowledgment, or hesitation, similar to "mm-hmm" or "um" in English.
In a sentence
Mm, see toit on tõesti maitsev.
Mm, this food is really delicious.
Here, 'Mm' is an expression used to indicate satisfaction or that something tastes good.
Mm, ma pole kindel, kas see on õige valik.
Mm, I'm not sure if this is the right choice.
In this sentence, 'Mm' is used as a filler word to express hesitation while thinking.
Mm, huvitav, kuidas ta seda teeb.
Mm, interesting, how does he do that?
Here, 'Mm' expresses an internal contemplation or curiosity regarding something intriguing.
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