instinct
gb/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/ us/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
B1
Inglés
~ 2600
ösztön, érzék
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
ösztön
B1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] has an instinct to [do something]
Her maternal instinct told her the baby was hungry.
Az anyai ösztöne azt súgta neki, hogy a baba éhes.
Even in the dark, his survival instinct guided him to safety.
Még a sötétben is a túlélési ösztöne vezette biztonságba.
The dog's hunting instinct kicked in when it saw the rabbit.
Some people have a strong instinct for leadership.
He acted on instinct when he swerved to avoid the crash.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My cat has a hunting instinct.
A macskámnak van vadászösztöne.
She followed her instinct and called her friend.
Az ösztönére hallgatott, és felhívta a barátját.
He has a strong survival instinct.
The bird’s instinct is to fly south in winter.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'instinct' with 'intuition'; 'instinct' often has a biological or evolutionary basis, while 'intuition' is more about quick judgment.
Significado
Natural, automatic behavior
Colocaciones
basic instinct
|maternal instinct
|follow your instincts
|animal instinct
|survival instinct
Sinónimos
intuition (Focuses more on a quick understanding or feeling, not always biologically driven.)
Antónimos
reasoning (Involves deliberate thought and logic instead of automatic reaction.)
Temas
psychology
|biology
|daily life
|science
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A natural way of acting or feeling that happens without thinking about it.
An innate pattern of behavior or reaction that occurs without conscious reasoning, often in response to specific stimuli.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
érzék
B1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] has an instinct for [something]
He has an instinct for choosing the right words.
Van érzéke ahhoz, hogy megtalálja a megfelelő szavakat.
Her instinct for design made her a great interior decorator.
A dizájnhoz való érzéke nagyszerű lakberendezővé tette.
The young player showed an instinct for scoring goals.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She has an instinct for making people feel welcome.
Van érzéke ahhoz, hogy az emberek szívesen látottnak érezzék magukat.
He has an instinct for finding good deals.
Van érzéke ahhoz, hogy jó ajánlatokat találjon.
My brother has an instinct for fixing things.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'skill'—'instinct' here implies it is present from birth, not learned over time.
Significado
Natural tendency or ability
Colocaciones
instinct for business
|instinct for music
|artistic instinct
Sinónimos
aptitude (Suggests a natural skill, sometimes with less emphasis on unconscious action.)
Antónimos
incompetence (Lack of ability or skill in a given area.)
Temas
daily life
|talent
|core_vocabulary
|education
|animals
Definición
A natural ability to do something well without learning it first.
A natural tendency, talent, or capacity for a particular type of action or skill.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
instinct
AFI
GB/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
US/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
Sílabas y acento
in - stinct (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: instinct
- Plural: instinct, instincts
Familia de palabras
Forms
instincts
noun
Core family
instinctive
adjective B2
instinctively
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
instinctual
adjective
instinctually
adverb
Expresiones
follow your instincts
1/fˈɑloʊ jˈʊɹ ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
fixed phrase
Act according to natural feelings
To do what you naturally feel is right without overthinking it.
Ejemplos
- When you're not sure what to do, follow your instincts.
- She followed her instincts and refused the offer.
survival instinct
1/sɚvˈaɪvəl ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
fixed phrase
Natural drive to stay alive
The natural feeling that makes people and animals try to stay alive and safe.
Ejemplos
- His survival instinct made him run from the fire.
- Animals have a strong survival instinct.
maternal instinct
1/mətˈɚnəl ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
fixed phrase
a mother's natural drive to care
A strong natural feeling that makes a woman want to protect and care for her child.
Ejemplos
- Her maternal instinct told her that something was wrong with the baby.
- She felt her maternal instinct kick in as soon as she heard the baby cry.
- She felt her maternal instinct grow stronger after giving birth.
- Even before giving birth, she talked about a maternal instinct she couldn’t ignore.
- His decision to adopt came from a deep paternal, almost maternal instinct to care for children.