Interjektsioons

Interjektsioons, often spelled interjections, are words or short phrases used to express sudden feelings or reactions. They are typically inserted into a sentence or stand alone and are not grammatically connected to the rest of the sentence. Common examples include "ouch," "wow," "hey," and "alas." These words often convey emotion such as surprise, pain, joy, or disgust.

In linguistics, interjections are sometimes considered a distinct part of speech due to their unique function. They can be exclamatory, indicating a strong emotional outburst, or phatic, serving a social purpose like greeting or acknowledging someone. While they don't add semantic meaning to a sentence in the traditional sense, they are crucial for conveying the speaker's emotional state and adding color to communication.

Interjections can vary significantly across languages and cultures. What might be a common exclamation in one language could be meaningless or even offensive in another. Punctuation often plays a role in representing interjections; they are frequently followed by an exclamation mark to emphasize their emotional force, though sometimes a comma is used if the interjection is less emphatic. Their usage is informal and prevalent in spoken language and casual writing.