hmmm

Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. indicating thinking, hesitation, or doubt.

Real-world Examples

" Hmmm, " the Queen thinks, " Are you really" ?

Source: BBC Reading Classics to Learn Vocabulary

Hmmm. That would be a nice feature.

Source: New Oriental Business English Speaking: Company

Hmmm ... how about the period of repayment?

Source: Banking Situational Conversation

Hmmm, maybe my new shoes don't like the kitchen?

Source: Sarah and the little duckling

Hmmm, perhaps a little too bright for me!

Source: 6 Minute English

Hmmm, I guess the subtitling mistake involved Spiderman.

Source: 6 Minute English

Hmmm, I wonder where he's off to.

Source: Sarah and the little duckling

Hmmm… That all sounds a bit depressing really.

Source: World Holidays

Hmmm, I'm not keen on him.

Source: Past English CET-4 Listening Test Questions (with translations)

Hmmm… well… OK then. I'll start back tomorrow.

Source: BBC Animation Workplace

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