Instinct in Tagalog

Instinct in Tagalog translates to “likas na kaalaman,” “instinto,” or “kilos-likas” – referring to innate behavioral patterns and natural impulses that guide actions without conscious thought. Understanding this concept helps grasp how Filipinos describe inherent tendencies and natural reactions in everyday situations.

Dive deeper into the nuances of this fundamental psychological term and discover how it’s applied across different contexts in Filipino communication.

[Words] = Instinct

[Definition]:
– Instinct /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/
– Noun 1: A natural or inherent impulse, inclination, or tendency that influences behavior without reasoning.
– Noun 2: An innate pattern of behavior in response to certain stimuli, characteristic of a species.
– Noun 3: A natural aptitude or skill; an intuitive feeling about something.

[Synonyms] = Likas na kaalaman, Instinto, Kilos-likas, Likas na ugali, Gawi, Kilos-puso, Likas na hilig, Kusang-loob na kilos.

[Example]:
– Ex1_EN: Her maternal instinct kicked in immediately when she heard the baby crying.
– Ex1_PH: Ang kanyang maternal na instinto ay agad na pumasok nang marinig niya ang iyak ng sanggol.

– Ex2_EN: Trust your instinct when making important decisions about your career.
– Ex2_PH: Magtiwala sa iyong likas na kaalaman kapag gumagawa ng mahahalagang desisyon tungkol sa iyong karera.

– Ex3_EN: Animals rely on their survival instincts to find food and avoid danger.
– Ex3_PH: Ang mga hayop ay umaasa sa kanilang kilos-likas para sa kaligtasan upang makahanap ng pagkain at iwasan ang panganib.

– Ex4_EN: His first instinct was to run away when he sensed trouble approaching.
– Ex4_PH: Ang kanyang unang instinto ay tumakbo palayo nang madama niya ang paparating na problema.

– Ex5_EN: She has a natural instinct for business and always knows the right investment opportunities.
– Ex5_PH: Mayroon siyang likas na instinto para sa negosyo at laging alam ang tamang pagkakataon sa pamumuhunan.