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instinct in Malay

naluri

/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/

instinct in Malay: naluri, garizah, insting. In English, instinct means a natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.

Malay words for instinct

natural or inherent impulse or behaviour
naluri, garizah, insting

English meaning of instinct

  1. noun A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.
  2. noun An intuitive reaction not based on rational conscious thought.
  3. adjective Imbued, charged (with something).

Full definition of instinct

instinct in a sentence

  • Many animals fear fire by instinct.
  • an instinct for order; to be modest by instinct
  • Debbie's instinct was to distrust John.

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Questions about instinct in Malay

What is the meaning of instinct in Malay?
Instinct in Malay is naluri, garizah, insting.
Apakah maksud instinct dalam bahasa Melayu?
Instinct: naluri, garizah, insting.
What does instinct mean in English?
Instinct means a natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.

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