taboo

Describes something that is prohibited or avoided by social custom, often due to being considered offensive, embarrassing, or sacred.

ruОписывает то, что запрещено или избегается по социальным обычаям, часто из-за того, что считается оскорбительным, неловким или священным.esDescribe algo que está prohibido o que se evita por costumbres sociales, a menudo por considerarse ofensivo, incómodo o sagrado.frQualifie ce qui est interdit ou évité par convention sociale, souvent parce que cela est considéré comme offensant, gênant ou sacré.deBezeichnet etwas, das aus gesellschaftlichen oder kulturellen Gründen verboten oder zu vermeiden ist, oft weil es als anstößig, peinlich oder heilig gilt.ptDescreve algo que é proibido ou evitado por costume social, muitas vezes por ser considerado ofensivo, embaraçoso ou sagrado.zh指因社会习俗而被禁止或避免的事物，通常因为被视为冒犯、尴尬或神圣。arيصف ما هو محظور أو يُتجنَّب بحسب الأعراف الاجتماعية، غالبًا لأنه يُعدّ مسيئًا أو محرجًا أو مقدّسًا. ويُطلق أيضًا على ما لا يجوز ذكره أو المساس به.

1. Excluded from use or mention B2 formal

   Describes something that is prohibited or avoided by social or cultural custom, often considered inappropriate or offensive to discuss.

   • Discussing politics at the dinner table is considered taboo in their family.
   • The topic of death is often taboo in many cultures.
   • Certain words are taboo in polite conversation.

   ruЗапретныйesTabúfrtaboudeTabuptTabuzh禁忌的arمحرَّم

   Синонимы: bannedforbiddenoff-limitsoutlawedprohibitedproscribedunmentionableunspeakableverboten

   Антонимы: acceptablesanctioned

2. Forbidden to profane use (especially in South Pacific islands) C1 formal australian

   Relating to a system of prohibitions in some South Pacific cultures, where certain things, places, or people are considered sacred and are forbidden from ordinary use or contact.

   • In some Polynesian traditions, the chief's belongings were considered taboo.
   • The islanders declared the area taboo to protect the sacred site.
   • Breaking a taboo could result in severe punishment in traditional societies.

   ruЗапретный для обычного использования (особенно на островах южной части Тихого океана)esTabú (prohibido por sacralidad)frTabou (sens polynésien)deFür den profanen Gebrauch verboten (besonders auf den Inseln der Südsee)ptProibido para uso profano (especialmente em ilhas do Pacífico Sul)zh禁忌的（尤指南太平洋岛屿上禁止普通人使用或接触的）arمحرَّم للاستعمال العادي (خاصة في جزر جنوب المحيط الهادئ)

   Синонимы: bannedconsecratedforbiddenhallowedoff-limitsprohibitedproscribedsacred

• more taboo comparative form
• most taboo superlative form

A noun referring to a social or cultural prohibition, often rooted in religious or moral beliefs, that forbids certain actions, words, or topics.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее социальный или культурный запрет, часто основанный на религиозных или моральных убеждениях, который запрещает определённые действия, слова или темы.esSustantivo que designa una prohibición social o cultural, a menudo basada en creencias religiosas o morales, que impide ciertas acciones, palabras o temas; también puede referirse a algo excluido de la conversación por considerarse delicado o vergonzoso.frNom désignant une interdiction sociale ou culturelle, souvent fondée sur des croyances religieuses ou morales, qui prohibe certaines actions, paroles ou sujets.deEin Substantiv, das ein soziales oder kulturelles Verbot bezeichnet, oft auf religiösen oder moralischen Überzeugungen beruhend, das bestimmte Handlungen, Wörter oder Themen untersagt.ptSubstantivo que designa uma proibição social ou cultural, frequentemente baseada em crenças religiosas ou morais, que veta certas ações, palavras ou temas.zh指社会或文化上的禁忌，常基于宗教或道德观念，禁止某些行为、言语或话题。arاسم يشير إلى محظور اجتماعي أو ثقافي، غالبًا ما يستند إلى معتقدات دينية أو أخلاقية، يمنع أفعالًا أو كلمات أو موضوعات معينة.

1. Sacred prohibition B2 formal

   A cultural or religious ban on the use, mention, or interaction with something considered sacred or forbidden, especially in Polynesian and other South Pacific traditions.

   • In many Polynesian cultures, certain places are considered taboo and cannot be entered.
   • The islanders observed a strict taboo against eating the sacred fish.
   • Breaking a taboo in traditional societies often leads to severe punishment.

   ruСвященный запретesProhibición sagradafrInterdiction sacréedeHeiliges VerbotptProibição sagradazh禁忌arمحرم مقدس

   Синонимы: banembargointerdictinterdictionprohibitionproscriptionrestriction

2. Social or emotional ban B2 formal

   A social custom or emotional aversion that prohibits certain behaviors, topics, or practices.

   • Discussing death is often a taboo in many Western cultures.
   • There is a strong taboo against asking someone's salary in polite conversation.
   • Incest is a universal taboo across almost all human societies.

   ruТабуesTabú social o emocionalfrTabou (interdit social ou émotionnel)deTabuptTabuzh禁忌arمحرم اجتماعيًا

   Синонимы: anathemabanforbiddanceinterdictprohibitionproscriptionrestriction

   Антонимы: allowanceapprovallicensepermissionsanction

• taboos plural form
• taboos' possessive plural form
• taboo's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of prohibiting or restricting something based on social or cultural customs.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по запрету или ограничению чего-либо на основе социальных или культурных обычаев.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de prohibir o restringir algo basándose en costumbres sociales o culturales; también puede implicar evitar o excluir algo por considerarlo prohibido o impuro.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'interdire ou de restreindre quelque chose sur la base de coutumes sociales ou culturelles, ou d'éviter de traiter un sujet considéré comme interdit.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas aufgrund sozialer oder kultureller Bräuche zu verbieten oder einzuschränken.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de proibir ou restringir algo com base em costumes sociais ou culturais; também pode significar evitar ou rejeitar algo considerado tabu.zh动词，指基于社会或文化习俗，将某事物视为禁忌而加以禁止、限制、回避或拒绝。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على منع شيء أو تقييده بناءً على العادات والتقاليد الاجتماعية أو الثقافية، وعلى تجنّبه أو النهي عنه باعتباره محرّمًا.

1. Declare as sacred and forbidden C1 formal

   To set something apart as sacred, prohibited, or banned, often due to religious or social customs.

   • The tribe tabooed the mountain, forbidding anyone from climbing it.
   • In some cultures, certain foods are tabooed during religious ceremonies.
   • The elders tabooed the practice to preserve the community's traditions.

   ruЗапрещать как священноеesDeclarar sagrado y prohibidofrDéclarer sacré et interditdeAls heilig verbietenptProibir como sagradozh视为神圣禁忌arتحريم بوصفه مقدسًا

   Синонимы: bandisallowforbidinterdictoutlawprohibitproscribe

   Антонимы: allowapprovepermitsanction

• tabooed past participle
• tabooed past simple
• tabooing present participle
• taboos third person singular