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tabu

/tæˈbuː/ /təˈbuː/

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noun

Tabu, Verbot

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

Examples :

"In many families, discussing salary is a tabu, considered impolite and private. "

In vielen Familien ist die Diskussion über das Gehalt ein Tabu, das als unhöflich und privat gilt.

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noun

Tabu, Verbot

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

Examples :

"In some Polynesian cultures, the chief's personal belongings are considered tabu; no one is allowed to touch them. "

In einigen polynesischen Kulturen gelten die persönlichen Besitztümer des Chiefs als Tabu; niemand darf sie berühren.

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verb

Tabuisieren

To mark as taboo.

Examples :

"The elders tabued the sacred grove, forbidding anyone from entering. "

Die Ältesten tabuisierten den heiligen Hain und verboten jedem den Zutritt.

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verb

Verbieten, untersagen

Examples :

"The school tabued the use of cell phones during class. "

Die Schule verbot die Nutzung von Mobiltelefonen während des Unterrichts.

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verb

Vermeiden, aus dem Weg gehen

Examples :

"In many cultures, one must tabu speaking negatively about the dead. "

In vielen Kulturen muss man es vermeiden, negativ über die Toten zu sprechen.

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