Let me introduce the topic of interjection in Hindi. In Hindi, it is called “विस्मयादिबोधक” (Vismayaadibodak), “Vismayaadi” which mean amazement and etc and “bodak” means a word or indicator, which indicate an amazement, acceptance, fear etc . I found them very important as we use them now and then in our daily conversations.

Hindi has many interjections and they are grouped into 8 different groups as per the situation.  Lets have a look into them in little more detail through classification and examples. I have also provided the romanized Hindi forms so you can try the pronunciations.

1. हर्ष बोधक (Harsh Bodhak – Happiness Indicator):

Examples: अहा! (Aha), शाबाश! (Shabash), वाह-वाह! (Wah-wah), धन्य! (Dhany), क्या बात है! (kya baat hai)

2. स्वीकृतिबोधक (Svikrti Bodhak – Acceptance Indicator):

Examples: जी हाँ! (Ji Han),  बहुत अच्छा! (Bahut Accha),  हाँ, ठीक! (Dhik Hai)

3. विस्मयबोधक (Vismay Bodhak – Amazement/Amusement Indicator):

Examples: ओ हो! (Au ho),  अरे! (Are),  वाह! (Wah)

4. शोक बोधक (Shok Bodhak – Sadness Indicator):

Examples: हाय! (Hay),  हे राम! (Hey Ram),  ओह! (Auh)

5. संबोधन बोधक (Sanbodhan Bodhak – Reference Indicator):

Examples: रे! (Re),  अरे! (Are),  ओ! (Au),  अजी! (Aji)

6. आशीर्वाद बोधक (Aashirvad Bodhak – Blessing/Wishing Indicator):

Examples: जीते रहो! (Jite Raho),  सुखी रहो! (Sukhi raho)

7. तिरस्कार बोधक (Tiraskar Bodhak – Abomination/Condemnation Indicator):

Examples: छि:! (Chi),  हट! (Hat),  धत! (Dhat),  धिक्! (Dhik),  छि: छि:! (Chi Chi)

8. भय् बोध (Bhay Bodhak – Fear/Awe Indicator):

Examples: बाप रे! (Baap re)