Tabu
taboo
forbidden topic
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Tabu with Russian translation
Tabu usage examples
В некоторых семьях о деньгах говорят как о табу.
Über Geld spricht man in manchen Familien als Tabu.
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Tabu 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.
Tabu synonyms
What's the difference between Tabu / Verbot / Geheimsache / heikles Thema / heikle Angelegenheit / Unsagbares
A formal prohibition; much more concrete and legally stronger than a taboo. It can concern actions, not only topics.
Something that must remain secret; it suggests secrecy or confidentiality rather than a public taboo.
A delicate or risky topic to discuss; it may cause awkwardness or conflict, but it is not necessarily taboo.
An awkward or delicate matter; broader than a topic and can refer to a situation, issue, or problem.
Something that seems impossible or forbidden to say; a very strong, often literary expression for extreme moral or emotional unsayability.
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How to pronounce Tabu and what this word means
Tabu means taboo. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Tabu
[taˈbuː]
Tabu translation
taboo
Tabu examples
Über Geld spricht man in manchen Familien als Tabu.
Tabu transcription
[taˈbuː]
Questions about this word
Tabu meaning: what does it mean?
verbotenes Thema oder Verhalten, das kulturell als unpassend gilt
Tabu pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Tabu is pronounced as [taˈbuː]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Tabu definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Über Geld spricht man in manchen Familien als Tabu. Translation: В некоторых семьях о деньгах говорят как о табу.
Is Tabu part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, Tabu (taboo) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Tabu part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, Tabu (taboo) 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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