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Added 9 October 2026

hem

/hɛm/ symbol

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ISO 639-3 language code for Hemba.

interjection

Used to fill in the gap of a pause with a vocalized sound.

noun

An utterance or sound of the voice like "hem", often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention.

verb

To make the sound expressed by the word hem; to hesitate in speaking.

Origin

A sound uttered in imitation of clearing the throat (onomatopoeia)

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