Tigbi (en. Instinct)

/tig-bi/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Natural behavior or innate reaction to a situation.
The instincts of animals help them avoid danger.
Ang tigbi ng mga hayop ay tumutulong sa kanila na makaiwas sa panganib.
An assumed knowledge or action done without thinking or during an event.
The instinct of his heart prompted him to jump into the water to save the child.
Ang tigbi ng kanyang puso ay nag-udyok sa kanya na tumalon sa tubig upang iligtas ang bata.

Common Phrases and Expressions

follow your instinct
Follow your natural reaction or feelings.
sundin ang tigbi

Related Words

intuition
The ability to understand something without formal study.
intuwisyon

Slang Meanings

quick choice of food or drink
Like a tigbi, you finish your snack so fast!
Parang tigbi lang, ang bilis mo kumain ng meryenda!
sudden or impulsive action
He just did a tigbi and suddenly left.
Nag-tigbi lang siya at bigla siyang umalis.
shortcut way
Just eat there, we'll do a tigbi outside later.
Kumain ka na lang dyan, tigbi na lang tayo sa labas later.