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well; hm

Interjection

  1. 1

    well; hm

    An exclamation used when showing an uncertain attitude toward someone's question or demand.

    Korean definition: 상대방의 물음이나 요구에 대하여 분명하지 않은 태도를 나타낼 때 쓰는 말.

    • Shall we have dinner together tonight?

      Hmm, I have other plans tonight....

    • Teacher, do you think I'll pass with this score?

      Well, we'll have to wait for the results to know.

  2. 2

    you see; see

    An exclamation used when the speaker emphasizes or persists with his/her idea or opinion.

    Korean definition: 말하는 이가 자신의 뜻이나 주장을 다시 강조하거나 고집할 때 쓰는 말.

    • Can I really trust what you say?

      Look, I told you I'm right.

    • I was surprised that it actually rained this afternoon.

      See, I told you it would rain.