taboo
taboo
forbidden topic
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taboo with Russian translation
taboo usage examples
В той деревне упоминание некоторых семейных вопросов является строгим табу.
In that village, mentioning certain family matters is a strict taboo.
Нарушение правил за столом стало бы культурным табу для посетителей.
Breaking the dining rules would be a cultural taboo for visitors.
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taboo belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
taboo synonyms
What's the difference between taboo / off-limits topic / no-go topic / ban / prohibition / sensitive issue
Core term for something culturally or socially forbidden or avoided.
In some societies, discussing income is a taboo.
В некоторых обществах обсуждение доходов — табу.
A topic that is explicitly or implicitly not allowed to be discussed in a given context; close to 'taboo'.
Company policies made employees' personal lives an off-limits topic.
Политика компании сделала личную жизнь сотрудников темой, о которой нельзя говорить.
An informal phrase for a topic that is off-limits in a particular situation; close to 'taboo' in casual use.
Asking about her age is a no-go topic.
Спрашивать её возраст — табу (no-go topic).
Refers to an official or formal prohibition (a rule or law), rather than a cultural taboo.
There is a ban on smoking in restaurants.
Действует запрет на курение в ресторанах.
A formal term for an act of forbidding, often legal or official in nature.
The prohibition of alcohol in the 1920s had wide social effects.
Запрет алкоголя в 1920-х годах имел широкие социальные последствия.
An issue likely to provoke strong feelings or offense; not necessarily forbidden but handled carefully.
Discussing layoffs is a sensitive issue in the company right now.
Обсуждение увольнений сейчас — чувствительная тема в компании.
An issue that requires tact and careful handling; emphasis on sensitivity rather than prohibition.
Raising the topic of salary is a delicate issue in interviews.
Поднятие темы зарплаты — деликатный вопрос на собеседованиях.
A topic that provokes disagreement or debate; not necessarily forbidden, but divisive.
Climate change remains a controversial topic in some circles.
Изменение климата остаётся спорной темой в некоторых кругах.
Describes a subject considered inviolable or sacred; formal and stronger than a mere taboo.
For many, family honor is a sacrosanct subject not to be questioned.
Для многих честь семьи — сакросанктная тема, которую нельзя ставить под сомнение.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce taboo and what this word means
taboo translation: табу. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce taboo
/ə təˈbuː/
taboo translation
табу
taboo examples
In that village, mentioning certain family matters is a strict taboo.
taboo transcription
/ə təˈbuː/, /təˈbu/
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Questions about this word
taboo meaning: what does it mean?
forbidden topic
taboo pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
taboo is pronounced as /ə təˈbuː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
taboo definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
In that village, mentioning certain family matters is a strict taboo. Translation: В той деревне упоминание некоторых семейных вопросов является строгим табу.
Is taboo part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, taboo (табу) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is taboo part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, taboo (табу) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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