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Interjection

1. 1

   mhm; uh-huh

   An exclamation uttered when the speaker agrees with the other party's words.

   Korean definition: 상대방의 말에 그렇다고 인정할 때 하는 소리.

   • 음, 그럴 듯하네.

     Mhm, that sounds plausible.

   • 음, 네 말이 맞는 것 같아.

     Uh-huh, I think you're right.

2. 2

   hm; mmm

   An exclamation uttered when the speaker does not like something or feels anxious about it.

   Korean definition: 마음에 들지 않거나 걱정스러울 때 하는 소리.

   • 음, 난 별로야.

     Hmm, I'm not really into it.

   • 음, 정말 걱정이야.

     Hmm, I'm really worried.

3. 3

   hm; um

   An exclamation uttered when the speaker cannot believe something.

   Korean definition: 믿지 못할 때 내는 소리.

   • 음, 나는 잘 모르겠어.

     Um, I'm not really sure.

   • 음, 과연 생각대로 될까요?

     Hmm, will it really turn out as we think?