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taboo

/tæˈbuː/

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noun

Tabu, Verbot

An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.

Examples :

"Talking about salary is a taboo in many workplaces. "

Über das Gehalt zu sprechen ist in vielen Arbeitsplätzen ein Tabu.

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noun

Tabu, Verbot

(in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.

Examples :

"In their culture, discussing the family's ancestral lineage was a taboo. "

In ihrer Kultur war es ein Tabu, über die Ahnenlinie der Familie zu sprechen.

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verb

Tabuisieren

To mark as taboo.

Examples :

"In many cultures, people taboo certain words related to death, avoiding them in regular conversation. "

In vielen Kulturen tabuisieren Menschen bestimmte Wörter im Zusammenhang mit dem Tod und vermeiden sie in der normalen Konversation.

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verb

Verbieten, untersagen

Examples :

"The school administration tabooed the use of cell phones during class. "

Die Schulverwaltung hat die Nutzung von Mobiltelefonen während des Unterrichts verboten.

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verb

Meiden, unterlassen

Examples :

"To avoid any conflict, the student chose to taboo the topic of last night's party in class. "

Um jeglichen Konflikt zu vermeiden, mied der Schüler das Thema der Party von letzter Nacht im Unterricht.

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adjective

Tabu, verpönt

Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.

Examples :

"Discussing politics is a taboo topic at family dinner. "

Politische Diskussionen sind ein Tabuthema beim Familienessen.

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adjective

Tabu, verpönt

Culturally forbidden.

Examples :

"In many cultures, discussing someone's salary is considered taboo. "

In vielen Kulturen gilt es als Tabu, über das Gehalt einer Person zu sprechen.

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