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    Instinto (en. Instinct)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The natural ability of a being to act or behave without thinking.
    The instinct of a bird tells it to return to its nest every winter.
    Ang instinct ng isang ibon ay nag-uutos sa kanya na bumalik sa kanyang pugad tuwing taglamig.
    A type of natural reaction or action that is not learned.
    Animals often behave according to their instincts.
    Ang mga hayop ay madalas na umasal ayon sa kanilang mga instinto.
    The awareness or recognition of various sensations or situations occurring in the environment.
    His instinct gave him a sign that something bad was going to happen.
    Ang kanyang instinto ay nagbigay sa kanya ng palatandaan na may masamang mangyayari.

    Etymology

    This originates from the Latin word 'instinctus,' meaning 'pushed' or 'impulsively.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    follow one's instinct
    to act based on a natural feeling or behavior.
    sumunod sa instinto
    nothing but instinct will be seen
    indicates that actions are based purely on natural reaction.
    walang makikita kundi instinto

    Related Words

    intuition
    An ability to understand things not through logic or rational thought.
    intuition

    Slang Meanings

    An unexplained feeling based on core instincts.
    My instinct told me to join that party.
    Yung instinct ko, sabi na sumama sa party na yun.
    Like a gut feeling that the decision is right.
    My instinct tells me that he won't come back.
    Instinto ko na talagang hindi na siya babalik.
    A natural reaction or response to a situation.
    His instinct kicked in and he evacuated from danger.
    Tinamaan siya ng instinto niya at lumikas sa panganib.