Tabyo (en. Taboo)
ta-byo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A thing, idea, or action considered forbidden or evil in tradition or culture.
According to their culture, talking about the dead is a taboo.
Ayon sa kanilang kultura, ang pagsasalita ng mga patay ay isang tabyo.
A type of belief that limits human activities due to fear of negative consequences.
Many taboos exist in their society, especially regarding changes in tradition.
Maraming tabyo ang umiiral sa kanilang lipunan, lalo na sa mga pagbabago sa tradisyon.
Common Phrases and Expressions
taboo subject
a topic considered sensitive or forbidden to discuss
taboo na tema
Related Words
sacrifice
an act that may be forbidden in one context for a greater purpose.
sakripisyo
standard
rules or norms in a society dictating what is considered acceptable or not.
pamantayan
Slang Meanings
Goodbye
Goodbye, see you later!
Tabyo na, magkita tayo mamaya!
Come on, let's go
Come on, we might be late!
Tabyo, baka ma-late pa tayo!
Take care
Take care on the road!
Tabyo, ingat ka sa daan!