An interjection is an exclamation or an abrupt remark used when we are surprised or shocked or just want to get someone's attention by interrupting. It is a part of speech which expresses emotion and can go at the beginning or the end of a sentence, usually followed by an exclamation mark.
In English an interjection is sometimes not an actual word but a noise we make to express how we are feeling.
Listed below are some examples of interjections :
Interjection example sentences | |
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Hi Mike, I was in a lesson and couldn't answer, sorry. | Ciao Mike, ero a lezione non potevo rispondere, scusa. |
Cheers to bank holidays!!! | Un brindisi alle ferie bancarie. |
I'm from Perth, by the way. | Io sono di Perth, a proposito. |
Oh right, yes, we did get the grated one, sorry! | Giusto, si abbiamo preso quello grattugiato, scusa! |
I like looking at things on paper, okay! | Mi piace guardare le cose su carta, va bene?! |
It's not about borrowing money, mate, okay! | Non si tratta di chiedere soldi in prestito amico, va bene? |
Hey, Rocco, hey over here! | Ehi Rocco, quaggiù! |