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ừm

um

interjection Vietnamese
ừm um

Meaning

Examples

Ừm, để tôi suy nghĩ đã.
Um, let me think.
Ừm, tôi đồng ý với bạn.
Um, I agree with your point.

Synonyms

These Vietnamese words all mean "um", but differ in register and usage.

Related Words

FAQ

How do you say "um" in Vietnamese?
"um" is ừm in Vietnamese.
What does ừm mean in English?
ừm means "um" (interjection). um (used to express hesitation or thinking).
How is ừm pronounced?
You can listen to ừm on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is ừm used in a sentence?
For example: Ừm, để tôi suy nghĩ đã. (Um, let me think.); Ừm, tôi đồng ý với bạn. (Um, I agree with your point.).

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