Tabu - translation, pronunciation and examples
taboo
forbidden topic
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Tabuthema
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A topic that easily triggers controversy, strong emotions, or irritation; not necessarily forbidden, but highly sensitive.
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.
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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 topic that easily triggers controversy, strong emotions, or irritation; not necessarily forbidden, but highly sensitive.
Die Migration ist in der Politik oft ein Reizthema.
Миграция в политике часто является острой темой.
A formal prohibition; much more concrete and legally stronger than a taboo. It can concern actions, not only topics.
Für das Rauchen im Gebäude gilt ein Verbot.
Курение в здании запрещено.
Something that must remain secret; it suggests secrecy or confidentiality rather than a public taboo.
Die Verhandlungen waren eine Geheimsache.
Переговоры были секретным делом.
A delicate or risky topic to discuss; it may cause awkwardness or conflict, but it is not necessarily taboo.
Über Geld in der Beziehung zu sprechen ist oft ein heikles Thema.
Говорить о деньгах в отношениях — часто деликатная тема.
An awkward or delicate matter; broader than a topic and can refer to a situation, issue, or problem.
Die Kündigung des Mitarbeiters war eine heikle Angelegenheit.
Увольнение сотрудника было щекотливым делом.
Something that seems impossible or forbidden to say; a very strong, often literary expression for extreme moral or emotional unsayability.
Die Überlebenden sprachen von einem Unsagbaren, das sie erlebt hatten.
Выжившие говорили о невыразимом, что им пришлось пережить.
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How to pronounce Tabu and what this word means
Tabu translation: 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]
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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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