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taboo in Turkish

taboo in Turkish is tabu — taboo means a subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.

taboo in Turkish

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

What does "taboo" mean?

  1. noun A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.
    "Discussing salaries openly is still something of a taboo at the office."
  2. adj Forbidden or avoided by social custom rather than by law.
    "The topic of her divorce was taboo at family dinners."
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taboo in a sentence

  • Discussing salaries openly is still something of a taboo at the office.
  • Many cultures treat certain foods as taboo.
  • The topic of her divorce was taboo at family dinners.

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What is "taboo" in Turkish?

"taboo" in Turkish is tabu. taboo means: A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.

How do you use "taboo" in a sentence?

Example: "Discussing salaries openly is still something of a taboo at the office." In Turkish, "taboo" is tabu.

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