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Interjection (विस्मयादिबोधक)

An Interjection is a word or phrase used to express sudden emotions, feelings, or reactions.

Note: Interjections often appear with an exclamation mark (!) because they express strong feelings.
What is an Interjection?

An interjection is a word used to express happiness, surprise, sorrow, pain, excitement, or other emotions.

Wow! What a beautiful painting.
Oh! I forgot my wallet.
Hurrah! We won the match.

Interjections are usually used at the beginning of a sentence.

Why Do We Use Interjections?

Interjections help us express emotions quickly and naturally.

  • Show happiness and excitement.
  • Express surprise.
  • Express sadness or pain.
  • Show approval or appreciation.
  • Get someone's attention.
Hurrah! We won the competition.
Alas! The old man died.
Bravo! Excellent performance.
Types of Interjections

Interjections can express different kinds of emotions.

Type Emotion
Joy Happiness
Sorrow Sadness
Surprise Amazement
Approval Praise
Greeting Welcome
Attention Calling Someone
Common Interjections
Interjection Meaning
Wow! Surprise
Hurrah! Joy
Alas! Sorrow
Bravo! Praise
Hello! Greeting
Oh! Sudden Feeling
Interjections of Joy (खुशी व्यक्त करने वाले)

These interjections are used when we feel happiness, success, excitement, or pleasure.

Hurrah! We won the match.
Hurray! Summer vacation has started.
Yippee! I got a new bicycle.

Hindi Meaning:
Hurrah! = वाह! / खुशी की बात
Yippee! = बहुत खुशी हुई

Interjections of Sorrow (दुःख व्यक्त करने वाले)

These interjections are used to express sadness, grief, pain, or disappointment.

Alas! The poor man lost his house.
Oh no! I failed the exam.
Ah! My leg hurts.

Hindi Meaning:
Alas! = हाय! / अफसोस
Oh no! = अरे नहीं!
Ah! = आह!

Interjections of Surprise (आश्चर्य व्यक्त करने वाले)

These interjections show surprise, amazement, or shock.

Wow! What a beautiful garden!
Oh! I didn't know that.
What! You won the lottery?

Hindi Meaning:
Wow! = वाह!
Oh! = ओह!
What! = क्या!

Interjections of Approval (प्रशंसा व्यक्त करने वाले)

These interjections are used when we praise or appreciate someone.

Bravo! Excellent performance.
Well done! You solved the problem.
Great! Keep it up.

Hindi Meaning:
Bravo! = शाबाश!
Well done! = बहुत अच्छा!
Great! = शानदार!

Interjections of Greeting & Attention

These interjections are used for greeting people or attracting attention.

Hello! How are you?
Hi! Nice to meet you.
Hey! Listen to me.
Excuse me! Can you help me?

Hindi Meaning:
Hello! = नमस्ते
Hi! = हाय
Hey! = अरे सुनो
Excuse me! = क्षमा कीजिए

Important Rules of Interjections
  • Interjections are usually followed by an exclamation mark (!).
  • They can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.
  • They express emotions rather than grammatical meaning.
  • They are generally separated from the sentence by a comma or exclamation mark.
  • Too many interjections should be avoided in formal writing.
✔ Wow! This is amazing.
✔ Alas! The old building collapsed.
✔ Oh, I understand now.
Common Mistakes
Wrong Correct
Wow this is beautiful Wow! This is beautiful.
Alas he died. Alas! He died.
Hello how are you? Hello! How are you?
Bravo you won. Bravo! You won.

Always use proper punctuation after an interjection.

Interjection Comparison Chart
Interjection Emotion Example
Hurrah! Joy Hurrah! We won.
Alas! Sorrow Alas! He failed.
Wow! Surprise Wow! Nice car.
Bravo! Approval Bravo! Excellent work.
Hello! Greeting Hello! Friends.
Hey! Attention Hey! Listen.
Points to Remember
  • Interjections express sudden emotions and feelings.
  • They are independent words and do not affect sentence grammar.
  • Most interjections are followed by an exclamation mark.
  • Different interjections express different emotions.
  • They make spoken English more natural and expressive.
  • Common examples are Wow!, Hurrah!, Alas!, Bravo!, Oh!, and Hello!.
  • Use interjections carefully in formal writing.
  • Interjections are widely used in daily conversations.

🧠 Quick Quiz

Which interjection expresses happiness?



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