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инстинкт

Translation of инстинкт

instinct

Meaning of инстинкт

Russian

Врождённое поведение, которому не нужно учиться.

English

a natural way of behaving that is not learned

инстинкт

Transcription and pronunciation of инстинкт

инсти́нкт

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[ɪnˈsʲtʲinkt]
In Latin letters
instinkt

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  1. Mothers have a strong instinct to protect their children.

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    У матерей сильный инстинкт защиты своих детей.

  2. Birds know how to build nests by instinct.

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    Птицы умеют вить гнёзда, повинуясь инстинкту.

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инстинкт belongs to the topic "Animal Behavior →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does инстинкт mean?

a natural way of behaving that is not learned

How do you pronounce инстинкт?

инстинкт is pronounced [ɪnˈsʲtʲinkt], in Latin letters “instinkt”.

How is инстинкт used in a sentence?

Mothers have a strong instinct to protect their children. Translation: У матерей сильный инстинкт защиты своих детей.

Is инстинкт part of Animal Behavior vocabulary?

Yes, инстинкт (instinct) can be learned in the Animal Behavior topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is инстинкт part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, инстинкт (instinct) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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