Interjections

Common interjections are small sounds or words that speakers use instinctively in moments of sudden feeling. They often come at the very beginning of an utterance.

Interjections typically stand alone or are followed by a comma and a brief sentence. They do not follow normal syntactic rules because they function as immediate emotional signals rather than propositional content.

Languages have countless interjections for nuanced reactions, and they vary by region and context. Listening to native speakers in conversations and media helps you pick up natural interjections and their typical uses.

Interjections are quick, emotive sounds or short words like Ach, Au, or Huch that signal reactions such as surprise, pain, or disgust. Use them at the start of an utterance for natural-feeling speech.