YiWords
Meaning
- um (used to express hesitation or thinking)
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" in Vietnamese is ừm.
What does ừm mean in English?
ừm means "um" (interjection). um (used to express hesitation or thinking).
How is ừm pronounced?
ừm has 1 syllables: ừm: huyền (low falling). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is ừm in Vietnamese?
ừm is among the 1,000 most-used Vietnamese words.
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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