Primal Meaning in English
word
ˈpɹaɪməɫ
PRY-muhl
pɹˈaɪməl
pry-MUHL
Definition
Relating to something basic, ancient, or existing from the beginning of time; often used to describe deep instincts or emotions.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal, literary, or psychological contexts; common phrases include 'primal instincts', 'primal urge', or 'primal fear.' Not interchangeable with 'primary' (meaning 'first' or 'main'). Describes something deep-rooted or original.
Spanish: primitivo - fundamentalPortuguese (BR): primitivo - primordialPortuguese (PT): primitivo - primordialChinese (Simplified): 原始的 - 本能的Chinese (Traditional): 原始的 - 本能的Hindi: मूल - आदिमArabic: بدائي - أساسيBengali: আদিম - মৌলিকRussian: первобытный - изначальныйJapanese: 原始的Vietnamese: nguyên sơ - bản năngKorean: 원초적인 - 본능적인Turkish: ilkel - içgüdüselUrdu: قدیم - بنیادیIndonesian: primitif - naluriah
Example Sentences
Humans have primal instincts for survival.
basic
The artist used primal colors in his painting.
basic
Loud noises can trigger a primal fear.
basic
There's something primal about a campfire under the stars.
natural
Sometimes anger feels so primal you can't control it.
natural
The movie taps into our primal fears of the unknown.
natural