English–Korean
“instinct” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationponneung
Example
그는 본능을 억누를 수 없었다.keu neun pon neung eul eong nu reul ssu eop sseot tta
He couldn't suppress his instinct.
How to say “instinct” in Korean
“Instinct” in Korean is 본능 (ponneung).
An automatic response built into a living being instead of learned through practice.
Example sentences with 본능
위급한 상황에선 본능이 먼저 반응했다.wi geu pan sang hwang e seon pon neung i meon jeo pa neung haet tta
In an emergency, instinct was the first to react.
Tips for using 본능
- This word helps distinguish a natural reaction from a habit, which develops through repeated practice.