er

[US]/ə:/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

int. um, uh

abbr. emergency room

Phrases & Collocations

brother

sister

teacher

water

mother

father

Example Sentences

He is a fast runner.

She is a good singer.

They are going to have dinner.

You should take a shower.

The cat is a good hunter.

He will deliver the package.

Real-world Examples

" Er—Thestrals! " he said loudly. " Big—er—winged horses, yeh know! "

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

'Er, my name's, er… Caterpillar, 'I lied.'I'm usually called Kate.'

Source: Interstellar Zoo (Difficulty Level 3)

Oh, er, specifics? Well er, what kind of questions will you be asking?

Source: British Council Learning Tips

A time for leisure, recreation, and takin' 'er easy...

Source: Gravity Falls Season 1

Whatever you got inside there, you just let 'er rip.

Source: How I Met Your Mother: The Romantic History of My Parents (Season 6)

Oh, it was . . . er . . . First class Movers.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 8

But I wrote it in, er, ...

Source: Rock documentary

Er, close the door, will you? It's Marsha.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

Give up when the abstract turns out to be too, er, abstract.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

“Er - Yes, I think so, ” said Ron.

Source: All-Star Read "Harry Potter" Collection

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