interjection
gb/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/ us/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
C1
Kiingereza
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
technical
C1
abstract
1
word expressing a sudden feeling
A short word like “oh!” or “wow!” that shows a feeling.
Muundo wa matumizi:
an interjection (such as [word])
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse interjections with exclamations in general; an interjection is a type of word/phrase, not just the punctuation mark (!).
Visawe
exclamation (Often used more broadly for any exclaiming word or phrase; not as precise as the grammar term interjection.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
use an interjection
|an interjection of surprise
|an interjection of pain
|an interjection of delight
|a common interjection
|a mild interjection
|an informal interjection
|interjections like “oh” and “ah”
|begin a sentence with an interjection
|interjections in speech
Mada
language
|grammar
|communication
Mifano
- “Wow!” is an interjection that shows surprise.
- In English, “oh” is a very common interjection.
- The sentence begins with the interjection “hey,” to get someone’s attention.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- “Oh!” is an interjection.
- She said “Wow!” as an interjection.
Nomino
formal
C1
event
2
brief interrupting remark
A short comment that interrupts someone.
Muundo wa matumizi:
make an interjection (about [topic])
Kosa la kawaida:
Do not confuse this noun sense with the verb interject (to interrupt by speaking).
Visawe
interruption (More general; an interjection is typically a short spoken comment that interrupts.)
|
aside (Often suggests a side comment, sometimes quieter or not meant for everyone.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
a brief interjection
|a quick interjection
|an interjection from the audience
|an interjection from [someone]
|allow a short interjection
|a timely interjection
|a helpful interjection
|an unhelpful interjection
|a sudden interjection
|a polite interjection
Mada
communication
|conversation
Mifano
- During the meeting, she made a brief interjection to clarify the timeline.
- His interjection derailed the conversation for a moment.
- There were a few interjections from the back of the room.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He made a short interjection.
- Please wait until the end for interjections.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
interjection
IPA
GB/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
US/ˌɪntɚd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
Silabi na mkazo
in - ter - jec - tion (silabi 4)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: interjection
- Plural: interjection, interjections
Familia ya neno
Forms
interjections
noun
Core family
interject
verb C1
Related words
exclamation
noun B2
exclaim
verb B1
Advanced or less common
interjectional
adjective
Semi
Bado hakuna semi zilizounganishwa na ingizo hili.