instynkt

Polish

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin īnstīnctus.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈin.stɨŋkt/
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  • Rhymes: -instɨŋkt
  • Syllabification: in‧stynkt

Noun

instynkt m inan

  1. (ethology) instinct (natural or inherent impulse or behavior)
    Synonym: popęd
  2. instinct, intuition (intuitive reaction not based on rational conscious thought)
    Synonym: intuicja
  3. acumen, knack, talent (readiness in performance; aptness at doing something; skill; facility; dexterity)
    Synonyms: nerw, talent, żyłka

Declension
Declension of instynkt
singular
nominative instynkt
genitive instynktu
dative instynktowi
accusative instynkt
instrumental instynktem
locative instynkcie
vocative instynkcie

Derived terms
adjectives
noun
adverbs
nouns
  • instynktowność
  • instynktowość

Further reading
  • instynkt in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • instynkt in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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