forbidden

• Beschreibt etwas, das nicht erlaubt ist, sei es durch ein Verbot, ein Gesetz, eine Regel oder eine Autorität untersagt.

Describes something that is not allowed, prohibited by rule, law, or authority.

1. Not allowedA2formal

   Something that is prohibited or not permitted by rules, laws, or authority.

   Verboten

   • Smoking is forbidden in this building.
   • The use of mobile phones is forbidden during the exam.
   • It is forbidden to enter the construction site without a helmet.

   Synonymebannedillegaloutlawedprohibitedtaboounlawful

   Antonymeauthorizedlicensedsanctioned

2. Taboo or socially unacceptableB2formal

   Something that is considered morally or socially unacceptable.

   Verboten

   • In some cultures, discussing certain topics is forbidden.
   • The subject of the accident was forbidden in their conversations.
   • Eating meat is forbidden in some religious traditions.

   Synonymebannedoff-limitsprohibitedproscribedtaboounmentionableverboten

   Antonymeacceptablepermissible

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand etwas nicht erlaubt, etwas verbietet oder anordnet, etwas nicht zu tun.

A verb used to indicate the act of refusing to allow something, prohibiting or commanding someone not to do something.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Prohibit or not allowB1formal

   To officially order someone not to do something; to refuse permission.

   Verbieten

   • The teacher forbade the students from using phones in class.
   • Parents forbid children from playing near the road.
   • The law forbids smoking in public places.

   Synonymebandisallowenjoininterdictoutlawprohibitproscribeveto

   Antonymeallowauthorizepermitsanction

2. Make impossibleB2formal

   To prevent something from happening; to make it impossible.

   Unmöglich machen

   • The heavy rain forbade any outdoor activities.
   • His injury forbade him from participating in the race.
   • Tight security forbade unauthorized entry.

   Synonymeblockimpedeprecludepreventprohibitrule outstop

   Antonymeallowenablefacilitatepermit