Definition

1. Exclamative (Adjective):

   • Pertaining to or expressing a sudden or strong feeling, such as surprise, admiration, pain, or joy. It describes words, phrases, or grammatical structures that convey exclamation.
   • In grammar, it refers to a sentence type or a word class (interjection) whose primary function is to express emotion rather than to state a fact or ask a question.

2. Exclamation (Noun):

   • The act of exclaiming; a sudden, forceful utterance expressing emotion.
   • A word or sentence that constitutes an exclamation.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • "Ôi!" là một từ cảm thán. ("Oh!" is an exclamative word.)
  • Đó là một câu cảm thán thể hiện sự ngạc nhiên. (That is an exclamative sentence showing surprise.)
• Noun:
  • Giọng nói của cô ấy đầy cảm thán. (Her voice was full of exclamation.)

Advanced Usage

• Exclamative Sentence (Câu cảm thán): A sentence type that expresses strong emotion and often ends with an exclamation mark in writing.
  • Trời ơi, bông hoa này đẹp quá! (Oh my, this flower is so beautiful!)
• Exclamative Form (Dạng cảm thán): In linguistics, a grammatical form used for exclamation, which can include specific structures or intonations.

Variants and Related Words

• Thán từ (n): Interjection. A part of speech that is an exclamative word used to express emotion.
  • "Ái chà!" và "Trời ạ!" là những thán từ phổ biến. ("Wow!" and "Good heavens!" are common interjections.)

Synonyms

• Exclamatory: Using or containing exclamation.
• Interjectional: Relating to or of the nature of an interjection.

Related Grammatical Terms

• Declarative Sentence (Câu trần thuật): A sentence that makes a statement.
• Interrogative Sentence (Câu nghi vấn): A sentence that asks a question.
• Imperative Sentence (Câu cầu khiến): A sentence that gives a command or makes a request.

1. (ngôn) Exclamative, interjectional
   • Câu cảm thán
     An exclamative sentence