How is the word а? translated from Russian to English

Говорят, когда не расслышали или не поняли.

Said when you did not hear or understand.

interjection
English translation
Huh

Examples with “а?”

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  • А? Повтори, пожалуйста. Huh? Say that again.

  • Хм, вот этого я не ожидал. Huh, I didn't expect that.

  • Он сказал «а?» и наклонился, чтобы лучше слышать. He said huh and leaned in to hear better.

  • Они всё это время лежали у меня в кармане. Хм. They were in my pocket the whole time. Huh.

  • Стой, а? На табличке написано другое. Wait, huh? That's not what the sign says.

  • Он посмотрел на цену и тихо сказал: «хм». He looked at the price and quietly said huh.

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FAQ about “а?”

How is “а?” translated from Russian?
“а?” translates into English as “Huh”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “а?” mean?
Meaning of “а?”: Говорят, когда не расслышали или не поняли. In English — “Huh”.
What part of speech is “а?”?
“а?” is a interjection.
Where can I see examples with “а?”?
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How can I memorize “а?”?
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