Um example sentences

"Um" Example Sentences

1. Um, I'm not really sure how to answer that question.
2. Um, excuse me, could you please tell me where the restrooms are located?
3. Um, I really appreciate you recommending this book to me, it looks interesting.
4. Um, I think I left my wallet at your house last night, have you seen it?
5. Um, could you please pass the salt?
6. Um, I know traffic has been really bad today but please try to get here on time.
7. Um, I'm really sorry but I forgot to bring my homework today.
8. Um, we're going to have to reschedule our meeting, something came up.
9. Um, the temperature outside is looking pretty cold so you may want a jacket.
10. Um, that's a really fascinating topic but I'm not sure I fully understand.
11. Um, I really enjoyed talking with you but I have to get going now.
12. Um, I apologize but I'm not going to be able to make it to dinner tonight.
13. Um, I'm not really sure what you mean by that comment.
14. Um, I think we may have ordered too much food for this many people.
15. Um, did you happen to receive my email with the attachment?
16. Um, I forgot your birthday was this week, sorry about that!
17. Um, I hope you don't mind but I invited a few more people to join us.
18. Um, I really appreciate you sharing your perspective on that issue.
19. Um, do you happen to know where I left my phone this morning?
20. Um, we really need to get this project done soon, the deadline is approaching.
21. Um, it's been great talking with you but I should probably get going now.
22. Um, I'm afraid I don't actually know the answer to that question.
23. Um, traffic seems to be quite heavy today so we may be late.
24. Um, would you mind turning the radio down a bit, I'm trying to concentrate.
25. Um, I actually have plans this weekend so I won't be able to help you move.
26. Um, I was wondering if you had any recommendations for a good book to read.
27. Um, I apologize but it looks like I made a mistake on this report.
28. Um, I think there's been a misunderstanding, that's not what I meant at all.
29. Um, would you like me to wait for you or go on ahead?
30. Um, I lost my keys again, do you have any idea where I last had them?
31. Um, I'm so sorry, I completely forgot we had plans for today.
32. Um, what time would you like me to be there to help you with that project?
33. Um, this recipe calls for quite a few ingredients that I don't have on hand.
34. Um, would it be okay if I arrived a little late? Traffic is pretty bad right now.
35. Um, thanks again for all your help, I really appreciate it.
36. Um, I hope I'm not bothering you but do you have a few minutes to chat?
37. Um, I'm really not sure how to fix this problem, I may need to call tech support.
38. Um, before we move on, I just wanted to clarify one thing from the previous section.
39. Um, would you mind if I changed chairs? This one isn't very comfortable.
40. Um, I don't mean to interrupt but I have an important question.
41. Um, I have to be honest, I'm still a bit confused about that process.
42. Um, I apologize but I seem to have forgotten your phone number.
43. Um, would you mind slowing down a bit? I'm having trouble taking notes this quickly.
44. Um, I should have the report done by the end of the day, it's almost finished.
45. Um, that's an interesting perspective but I tend to see it a little differently.
46. Um, would you prefer I call you or send you an email with the details?
47. Um, where exactly did you say you left your keys again?
48. Um, maybe we could ask someone for help figuring this out.
49. Um, sorry to bother you but do you happen to know where the closest grocery store is?
50. Um, I made a reservation for us at 7:00 pm, does that time work for you?
51. Um, I'm so sorry, my mind went completely blank! What was the question again?
52. Um, I should probably get going now but it was nice talking with you.
53. Um, could we possibly meet a little later? I have an appointment at 3:00 pm.
54. Um, I think I may have put the wrong file on the USB drive, sorry about that!
55. Um, I'm going to need to take some time to think about that before giving you an answer.
56. Um, I apologize but I don't actually know that person you're referring to.
57. Um, I'm afraid there seems to be some kind of mistake on the bill.
58. Um, would you like me to order you something from the menu as well?
59. Um, before we get started, are there any questions about the agenda?
60. Um, I'm sorry, I thought you already knew about that situation.

Common Phases

1. Um, okay...
2. Um, actually...
3. Um, yeah...
4. Um, no...
5. Um, that's a good question...
6. Um, I'm not sure...
7. Um, I guess...
8. Um, maybe...
9. Um, sorry...
10. Um, what I meant was...
11. Um, to be honest...
12. Um, I suppose...
13. Um, well...
14. Um, I think...
15. Um, on the one hand...
16. Um, if I'm being completely honest...
17. Um, essentially...
18. Um, unfortunately...
19. Um, in a way...
20. Um, it depends...