Ehem!
Éhem! with stress marks
expression used to attract attention
Usage Note
Ehem! is a throat-clearing interjection used to get someone's attention, signal disapproval, or hint at something unspoken. It often carries a teasing or knowing tone in casual conversation, implying the speaker noticed something amusing or suggestive.
Examples
" "Ehem!" sabi niya. "
Natural Translation
"Ahem!" he said.
Literal Translation
"Ahem!" said he.
" "Ehem!" ang sabi ng bata. "
Natural Translation
"Ahem!" said the child.
Literal Translation
"Ahem!" the said of child.
" "Ehem!" ang sabi ng tatay habang nakatingin sa magkasintahang akala mo'y walang nakakakita. "
Natural Translation
"Ahem!" said the father while looking at the young couple who thought no one could see them.
Literal Translation
"Ahem!" the said of father while looking at the lovers that thought-you not-have seeing.
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