Forbidden: meaning, definitions and examples

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forbidden

[ fəˈbɪd(ə)n ]

^{Context #1}

area

Not allowed; banned; prohibited.

Synonyms

banned, barred, prohibited, taboo

Examples of usage

Smoking is forbidden in this area.
Entering this room is forbidden without permission.

^{Context #2}

action

To order someone not to do something; to prohibit.

Synonyms

ban, bar, prohibit, restrict

Examples of usage

The sign forbids parking on this street.
She forbade him from entering the house.

Translations

Translations of the word "forbidden" in other languages:

🇵🇹 proibido

🇮🇳 निषिद्ध

🇩🇪 verboten

🇮🇩 terlarang

🇺🇦 заборонений

🇵🇱 zakazany

🇯🇵 禁じられた

🇫🇷 interdit

🇪🇸 prohibido

🇹🇷 yasak

🇰🇷 금지된

🇸🇦 ممنوع

🇨🇿 zakázaný

🇸🇰 zakázaný

🇨🇳 禁止的

🇸🇮 prepovedano

🇮🇸 bannað

🇰🇿 тыйым салынған

🇬🇪 აკრძალული

🇦🇿 qadağan

🇲🇽 prohibido

Word origin

The word 'forbidden' originated from the Middle English word 'forbidden', which is a past participle of 'forbid'. The word 'forbid' has Old English origins, from 'forbeodan' meaning 'to command against'. The concept of forbidding or prohibiting certain actions or behaviors has been present in societies throughout history as a way to maintain order and enforce rules.