No. 8,156 in Korean
hm
In Korean, "hm" (흠) is an interjection expressing hesitation, doubt, or contemplation, similar to "hmm" in English.
In a sentence
음, 이건 정말 어렵네요.
Hmm, this is really difficult.
Used to express hesitation or contemplation.
음, 오늘 날씨가 좋네요.
Hmm, the weather is nice today.
Used to express a realization or acknowledgment.
음, 좀 더 생각해 볼게요.
Hmm, I'll think about it a bit more.
Used to express the intention to pause and reflect.
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