er
Translation
er, um
Examples
Er, I'm not sure what to say.
Er, I'm not sure what to say.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) used to show hesitation Er, I'm not sure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: um, uh
Etymology
An onomatopoeic word representing a sound of hesitation.
Memory Tips
This is the sound you make when you're thinking about what to say next. It's a filler word.