No. 15,785 in Korean
본능
"Instinct."
In a sentence
본능은 사람의 행동에 영향을 줄 수 있다.
Instinct can influence human behavior.
In this sentence, '본능' is described as a natural element guiding actions and decisions, representing innate factors that shape behavior.
그는 본능적으로 위험을 감지할 수 있다.
He can sense danger instinctively.
Here, '본능적으로' shows how instinct functions as an adverb describing actions performed automatically or unconsciously due to natural ability.
동물들의 본능적인 반응은 그들의 생존에 중요하다.
Animals' instinctive reactions are crucial for their survival.
In this example, '본능적인' is used as an adjective, emphasizing qualities or behaviors driven by instinct in animals.
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