1. Definition of Interjection
An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses a sudden feeling, emotion, or reaction. It is often followed by an exclamation mark (!).
- Example:
- Wow! That’s amazing.
- वाह! यह अद्भुत है।
- Ouch! That hurts.
- आह! यह दर्द हुआ।
2. Types of Interjections with Examples
| Type of Interjection | Definition | Example (English) | Example (Hindi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joy / Happiness | Expresses happiness or delight | Hurrah! Hurray! | हुर्रे! |
| Surprise / Astonishment | Expresses shock or amazement | Oh! Wow! | ओह! वाह! |
| Pain / Suffering | Expresses physical or emotional pain | Ouch! Alas! | आह! अफसोस! |
| Anger / Disgust | Expresses anger or frustration | Hey! Ugh! | अरे! उफ़! |
| Greeting / Salutation | Expresses welcome or greeting | Hello! Hi! | हैलो! नमस्ते! |
| Attention / Warning | Draws attention or caution | Look! Watch out! | देखो! सावधान! |
Quick Tips
- Interjections are usually standalone words or phrases.
- They do not form grammatically complete sentences.
- They are often followed by exclamation marks (!) to show strong emotion.