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Meaning
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um
A sound that is made when someone is thinking or is not certain.
vi Ừm, để tôi xem xét lại đề nghị này của bạn.
en Um, let me reconsider this proposal of yours.
mm-hmm
A short interjection used while listening, showing that one is following or mildly agreeing ("mm-hmm").
vi Anh hỏi: "Em có đồng ý không?" Tôi đáp: "Ừm, em đồng ý."
en He asked, "Do you agree?" I replied, "Yeah, I agree."