อือ
yeah
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- 1 yeah、uh-huh、right、okay
A casual spoken response used to show you are listening, to give light agreement, or to fill a pause while thinking. Its meaning depends heavily on tone and context.
yeah、uh-huh、right、okay
A short casual response showing acknowledgment, understanding, or light agreement. It does not always mean firm agreement or formal acceptance.
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อือ เข้าใจแล้ว ʉʉ khâwcay lɛ́ɛw Yeah, I understand. อือ เข้าใจแล้ว details
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อือ ได้ ʉʉ dâay Yeah, okay. อือ ได้ details
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อือ แล้วไงต่อ? ʉʉ lɛ́ɛw ŋay tɔ̀ɔ Uh-huh, and then what? อือ แล้วไงต่อ? details
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อือ ขอคิดก่อนนะ ʉʉ khɔ̌ɔ khít kɔ̀ɔn ná Hmm, let me think about it first. อือ ขอคิดก่อนนะ details
Learning notes
Explanation
อือ is an interjection rather than a content word. Said briefly, it can mean “yeah,” “uh-huh,” or “okay.” Stretched out as อือ..., it sounds like “hmm” while thinking. A short, flat tone can sound uninterested or curt. It is natural in casual speech with people you know well.
Usage
It is common in everyday conversations, phone calls, and chats with friends, family, or close coworkers. It is used to show you are listening, to give a light okay, or to pause while thinking.
Caution
By itself, อือ can sound too casual or even curt in polite situations. With seniors, customers, teachers, or in formal settings, use polite responses with ครับ/ค่ะ, such as ใช่ครับ/ค่ะ, ได้ครับ/ค่ะ, or เข้าใจแล้วครับ/ค่ะ.