табу
taboo
forbidden topic
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табу with English translation
табу usage examples
In that village, mentioning certain family matters is a strict taboo.
В той деревне упоминание некоторых семейных вопросов является строгим табу.
Breaking the dining rules would be a cultural taboo for visitors.
Нарушение правил за столом стало бы культурным табу для посетителей.
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табу 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.
табу synonyms
What's the difference between табу / запрет / запретный / деликатная тема / щекотливая тема
Directly means a prohibition on discussing or doing something; the closest word to the main meaning.
In this family, that is taboo.
В этой семье это табу.
A general ban by law, rules, or agreement; broader than "taboo".
There is a ban on smoking in parks in the city.
В городе действует запрет на курение в парках.
Means something that is not allowed; more often about objects, places, or actions than about conversation topics.
This was a forbidden path for tourists.
Это был запретный путь для туристов.
A topic that should be handled carefully because it may offend or cause conflict; softer than "taboo".
Financial difficulties in the family are a delicate topic.
Финансовые трудности в семье — деликатная тема.
A difficult and awkward topic to discuss; more colloquial and emotional than "delicate topic".
We didn’t bring up this tricky topic at dinner.
Мы не стали поднимать эту щекотливую тему за ужином.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce табу and what this word means
табу translation: taboo. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce табу
[tɐˈbu]
табу translation
taboo
табу examples
In that village, mentioning certain family matters is a strict taboo.
табу transcription
[tɐˈbu], тэбу
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табу meaning: what does it mean?
запретная тема или действие, неприемлемые в культуре
табу pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
табу is pronounced as [tɐˈbu]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
табу definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
In that village, mentioning certain family matters is a strict taboo. Translation: В той деревне упоминание некоторых семейных вопросов является строгим табу.
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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