No. 17,334 in Russian
табу
"Taboo" – a prohibition or restriction imposed by social or cultural norms.
In a sentence
В нашей культуре обсуждение личных доходов считается табу.
In our culture, discussing personal income is considered taboo.
Here, 'табу' is used as a noun to describe a prohibited or restricted subject.
Это было табу, нарушить которое никто не осмеливался.
It was a taboo that no one dared to break.
The word 'табу' functions as a noun, indicating a forbidden or restrained action or behavior.
Табу на эту тему постепенно исчезает с развитием общества.
The taboo on this topic is gradually fading with the development of society.
'Табу' here represents a noun meaning a cultural or societal prohibition related to a specific topic.
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