tabu

tabu

A social or cultural prohibition or restriction.

Here, 'tabu' is used as a noun to describe a subject that is prohibited or avoided in discussions.

Temat religii stanowi tabu w ich domu.

The topic of religion constitutes a taboo in their house.

In this sentence, 'tabu' is again used as a noun referring to a rule or tradition that should not be broken.

Nie można przekraczać tego tabu.

One should not violate this taboo.

Here, 'tabu' is employed to express an avoided or prohibited subject in social conversations.

Rozmowa o zarobkach często uważana jest za tabu.

Talking about salaries is often considered a taboo.