табу
Translation of табу
taboo
Meaning of табу
запретная тема или действие, неприемлемые в культуре
forbidden topic
Transcription and pronunciation of табу
табу́
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [tɐˈbu]
- In Latin letters
- tabu
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Talking about money is a taboo in their family.
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Разговоры о деньгах — табу в их семье.
Death is still a taboo topic.
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Смерть всё ещё тема-табу.
табу synonyms
What's the difference between табу, запретная тема, деликатная тема, and щекотливая тема
A topic people avoid; plain, everyday phrase.
Advanced: broader words
Softer: a sensitive topic, talk about it carefully.
Tricky, awkward topic that can embarrass people.
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табу belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries →". Start with a short set of 5 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does табу mean?
forbidden topic
How do you pronounce табу?
табу is pronounced [tɐˈbu], in Latin letters “tabu”.
How is табу used in a sentence?
Talking about money is a taboo in their family. Translation: Разговоры о деньгах — табу в их семье.
Is табу part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, табу (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 табу part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, табу (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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