Meaning
instinct
In a sentence
Ho seguito il mio istinto e ho accettato.
I followed my instinct and accepted.
Ti fidi del tuo istinto in amore?
Do you trust your instinct in love?
Non è istinto, è solo paura.
It’s not instinct, it’s just fear.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| istinto | masculine · singular |
| istinti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use istinto for inborn impulse or gut reaction; use intuizione for a hunch or insight, especially intellectual or perceptive.
- Common with avere and seguire: avere istinto, seguire il proprio istinto. Not usually used with fare in this sense.
- Often singular for the general faculty: l'istinto. Plural istinti refers to different drives or impulses.