ilmaisuissasanaa
Ilmaisuissasanaa is a term used in Finnish linguistics to describe a class of words whose primary function is to convey speaker stance, emotion, or evaluative attitude rather than to contribute propositional content. The category is often described as expressive, affective, or stance-related, and its members may not alter the truth conditions of a sentence but influence how the message is received by the listener.
Etymology and definition. The name combines ilmaisu (expression) with sana (word), highlighting its status as a
Typical members and usage. Common instances include interjections and exclamatory particles such as voi or oh,
Relation to other concepts. Ilmaisuissasanaa overlaps with discourse markers, interjections, and stance-taking devices, but it is
See also. Interjection, Discourse marker, Stance-taking, Pragmatics, Finnish language.