noun · B2 · Rarely · both

табу

taboo

Meaning of табу

forbidden topic

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RU[tɐˈbu]
RUтэбу
taboo
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табу with Russian translation

табу usage examples

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

In that village, mentioning certain family matters is a strict taboo.

В той деревне упоминание некоторых семейных вопросов является строгим табу.

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

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.

табуtaboo
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лифтelevator
полотенцеtowel
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табу synonyms

Related words worth learning together

запрет
A general ban by law, rules, or agreement; broader than "taboo".
запретный
Means something that is not allowed; more often about objects, places, or actions than about conversation topics.
деликатная тема
A topic that should be handled carefully because it may offend or cause conflict; softer than "taboo".
щекотливая тема
A difficult and awkward topic to discuss; more colloquial and emotional than "delicate topic".
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З
🇷🇺ru
запрет

A general ban by law, rules, or agreement; broader than "taboo".

B2Very Often
З
🇷🇺ru
запретный

Means something that is not allowed; more often about objects, places, or actions than about conversation topics.

B2Often
Д
🇷🇺ru
деликатная тема

A topic that should be handled carefully because it may offend or cause conflict; softer than "taboo".

B2Often
Щ
🇷🇺ru
щекотливая тема

A difficult and awkward topic to discuss; more colloquial and emotional than "delicate topic".

B2Often

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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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