Meaning 1spoken · 82%
A sound fills a brief pause while someone searches for words.
Natural examples
Öh, ich muss kurz in meinen Kalender schauen.
Uh, I need to check my calendar.
Öh, wie hieß noch einmal diese Straße?
Uh, what was that street called again?
Öh, vielleicht reden wir morgen darüber.
Uh, perhaps we can discuss it tomorrow.
Usage note
öh is an interjection marking hesitation; frequent fillers may sound uncertain in formal speech.
Mini-lesson: öh
A sound fills a brief pause while someone searches for words. öh is an interjection marking hesitation; frequent fillers may sound uncertain in formal speech.
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