um

[US]/ʌm/
[UK]/ʌm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

int.used to express hesitation
n.a name; also refers to a unit of measurement (micrometer)

Phrases & Collocations

well, um

um, excuse me

Example Sentences

Um, excuse me, could you help me with this problem?

Um, I need to think about it before making a decision.

Um, can you pass me the salt, please?

Um, I'm not sure if I can make it to the meeting tomorrow.

Um, she has a great sense of humor.

Um, it's important to have a positive attitude towards challenges.

Um, he always has a solution to every problem.

Um, we should have a meeting to discuss the project.

Um, it's necessary to have a good work-life balance.

Um, she has a talent for playing musical instruments.

Real-world Examples

And, um, yeah, we think enough is enough.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

That, um, our education system is failing us.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Can I have them sent, um, once a month?

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 6

Um, did you, um, did you check the coffee table?

Source: Our Day This Season 1

Oh, um, I...I can't. I'm late for, um...

Source: Wedding Battle Selection

Oh, um, um, yes, I-I'm a go for elevator one.

Source: Leverage

Um, uh, how -- uh, we, um...

Source: Modern Family - Season 02

Don't -- um, um -- come on, man. That's -- that's nasty.

Source: Leverage

And, um, aren't office blocks a bit 2019?

Source: Working at Google

Oh, ok, gotchya, that's great um.

Source: Movie trailer screening room

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