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    Tabluwasan (en. Taboo)

    /ta-blu-wa-san/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A behavior or thought that is prohibited or avoided in a specific culture or society.
    The taboo in their community serves as a guide for proper conduct.
    Ang tabluwasan sa kanilang komunidad ay nagsisilbing gabay sa tamang asal.
    A thing or concept that is not allowed to be discussed or included in conversations.
    There are many taboos surrounding the issue of politics in their town.
    Maraming tabluwasan ang nakapaligid sa isyu ng politika sa kanilang bayan.
    A belief or idea that causes fear or hesitation.
    The taboo is often the reason why some do not express their feelings.
    Ang tabluwasan ay madalas na dahilan kung bakit may mga hindi nagtatapat ng kanilang nararamdaman.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'tabluwa' meaning 'entry' or 'repentance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    societal taboos
    behaviors or practices that are unacceptable in a society.
    tabluwasan ng lipunan
    to violate a taboo
    an action that causes a breach of prohibited activities.
    lumabag sa tabluwasan

    Related Words

    taboo
    The action of entering or repentance, describing the acts involved in taboos.
    tabluwa

    Slang Meanings

    Turbulence or an unstable situation.
    It feels like turbulence around here, there are so many bad things happening.
    Parang tabluwasan ang paligid, sobrang daming nangyayaring hindi maganda.
    Lack of peace or order.
    Because of the turbulence in their conversation, I can't sleep anymore.
    Sa sobrang tabluwasan ng kanilang usapan, di na ako nakakatulog.
    Confusion or misunderstanding in a situation.
    The turbulence of our plans for the weekend is annoying.
    Ang tabluwasan ng mga plano namin para sa weekend ay nakakaasar.