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ahem in Tagalog

ehem

/əˈhɛm/

ahem in Tagalog: ehem, tikhim. In English, ahem means the sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat.

Tagalog words for ahem

onomatopoeia
ehem, tikhim
exclamation or cough to get attention
tikhim

English meaning of ahem

  1. interjection The sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat.
  2. interjection Demanding attention.
  3. interjection Expresses disapproval or annoyance.
  4. interjection Indicates subtle sarcasm, polite lying, or euphemism.

Full definition of ahem

ahem in a sentence

  • Ahem! Could we please get started?
  • Ahem! In case you didn't notice, I did my share of the work, too.
  • I really (ahem!) liked the chocolate broccoli surprise.

Synonyms of ahem

ahem in other languages

Questions about ahem in Tagalog

What is the meaning of ahem in Tagalog?
Ahem in Tagalog is ehem, tikhim.
Ano ang ahem sa Tagalog?
Ahem: ehem, tikhim.
What does ahem mean in English?
Ahem means the sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat.

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