The Complete Guide to Interjections (विस्मयादिबोधक) in English Grammar

Interjection (विस्मयादिबोधक) – The Emotional Spark

Interjections are the spontaneous outbursts of language that convey sudden emotions, reactions, or feelings. In Hindi, they’re called “विस्मयादिबोधक” because they “विस्मय (surprise) या भावनाएँ व्यक्त करते हैं” (express surprise or emotions). These expressive words or phrases add life and authenticity to our conversations.

Why Interjections Matter

 Express raw emotions instantly
 Make dialogues more natural
 Add dramatic effect in writing
 Convey tone without lengthy explanations
 Bridge cultural expressions of feelings

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Types of Interjections (विस्मयादिबोधक के प्रकार) with Detailed Examples

1. Emotional Interjections (भावनात्मक)

Express strong feelings:

Interjection	Emotion	Example	Hindi Equivalent
Wow!	Amazement	Wow! What a view!	वाह!
Ouch!	Pain	Ouch! That hurt!	आउच!
Yuck!	Disgust	Yuck! This tastes awful!	छी!
Yahoo!	Joy	Yahoo! We won!	याहू!
Alas!	Sorrow	Alas! He’s gone.	हाय!

2. Volitive Interjections (इच्छासूचक)

Express wishes or commands:

Interjection	Purpose	Example	Hindi Equivalent
Shh!	Silence	Shh! The baby’s sleeping.	चुप!
Psst!	Secret call	Psst! Come here!	अरे!
Ahem!	Attention	Ahem! May I begin?	खंखार!

3. Cognitive Interjections (बोधात्मक)

Express realization:

Interjection	Usage	Example	Hindi Equivalent
Aha!	Discovery	Aha! So that’s the trick!	अहा!
Hmm	Doubt	Hmm, I’m not sure.	हम्म
Oh!	Realization	Oh! Now I understand.	ओह!

4. Greeting/Parting Interjections (अभिवादन)

Social expressions:

Interjection	Usage	Hindi Equivalent
Hello!	Greeting	नमस्ते!
Hey!	Informal call	अरे!
Bye!	Farewell	अलविदा!

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Interjection Examples in Context

Emotional Expressions

S.No	English Sentence	Hindi Translation
1	Wow! This palace is magnificent!	वाह! यह महल शानदार है!
2	Oops! I dropped my phone.	ऊप्स! मेरा फोन गिर गया।
3	Bravo! What a performance!	वाह वाह! क्या प्रदर्शन था!

Everyday Reactions

S.No	English Sentence	Hindi Translation
4	Shh! The movie’s starting.	चुप! फिल्म शुरू हो रही है।
5	Ahem! Let’s begin the meeting.	खंखार! मीटिंग शुरू करते हैं।
6	Psst! The teacher’s coming!	अरे! टीचर आ रही है!

Realization & Thought

S.No	English Sentence	Hindi Translation
7	Hmm, this math problem is tricky.	हम्म, यह गणित का सवाल पेचीदा है।
8	Aha! I found my keys!	अहा! मुझे अपनी चाबियाँ मिल गईं!
9	Oh! You’re Riya’s brother!	ओह! तुम रिया के भाई हो!

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Common Interjection Mistakes (सामान्य गलतियाँ)

 Overuse in formal writing:
“In my essay wow the industrial revolution oh no had many impacts…”

 Incorrect punctuation:
“Wow. That’s amazing” (should be “Wow! That’s amazing”)

 Cultural mismatch:
Using “Darn!” when “Oh no!” would be more appropriate

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Interactive Practice (अभ्यास)

A. Match Interjections to Situations:

1. ___! (When seeing Taj Mahal)
   a) Oops b) Wow c) Hmm
2. ___! (After biting a lemon)
   a) Yuck b) Hurray c) Ahem
3. ___! (When someone shares bad news)
   a) Yahoo b) Alas c) Psst

B. Fill in Appropriate Interjections:

1. ___! I aced my exam!
2. ___! You scared me!
3. ___, let me think about that.

C. Translate to Hindi:

1. “Oh no! The milk spilled!”
2. “Hey! Wait for me!”
3. “Brrr! It’s cold!”

(Answers: A1. b) Wow | A2. a) Yuck | A3. b) Alas | B1. Yahoo!/Hurray! | B2. Eek!/Whoa! | B3. Hmm | C1. अरे नहीं! दूध छलक गया! | C2. अरे! मेरा इंतज़ार करो! | C3. ऊँह! ठंड है!)

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Advanced Interjection Concepts

1. Onomatopoeic Interjections

Sound-based expressions:

• Boom! (धड़ाम!) – Explosion sound
• Meow! (म्याऊँ!) – Cat sound
• Tick-tock (टिक-टिक) – Clock sound

2. Cultural Variations

• English: Whoops!
• Hindi: ओफ्फो!
• Japanese: あら (Ara!)

3. Stylistic Uses in Literature

• Comics: “Pow!”, “Zap!”
• Novels: “God!”, “Heavens!” for dramatic effect

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Final Thoughts (निष्कर्ष)

Mastering interjections helps you:

• Sound more natural in conversations
• Express emotions vividly
• Understand cultural nuances

Pro Tip: Watch English movies/shows and note how native speakers use interjections!

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