forbidden

UK
/fəˈbɪd.ən/
US
/fərˈbɪd.ən/
forbiddenadjective
more forbidden
Comp.
most forbidden
Super.
UK
/fəˈbɪd.ən/
US
/fərˈbɪd.ən/
Translations
The forbidden book was hidden in the library.
Запрещённая книга была спрятана в библиотеке.
He was caught in a forbidden area of the building.
Его поймали в недозволенной зоне здания.
The topic was considered forbidden in their culture.
Эта тема считалась табуированной в их культуре.
Definitions
Not allowed or prohibited by law or rules.
The forbidden fruit was tempting, but she knew she couldn't take it.
Not permitted or allowed by custom or tradition.
In some cultures, it is forbidden to speak during certain rituals.
Regarded as illicit, socially taboo, or morally off-limits.
They embarked on a forbidden romance despite their families' objections.
forbiddenpast participle
UK
/fəˈbɪd.ən/
US
/fərˈbɪd.ən/
Past participle of the verb 'forbid' functioning adjectivally.
Definitions
Prohibited or banned; not allowed by authority, rule, or custom.
Smoking is forbidden in the building.
forbidverb

forbidden

Past Participle

forbade
Past Simple
forbidden
Past Participle
forbidding
Gerund
UK
/fəˈbɪd/
US
/fərˈbɪd/
Translations
The school forbids students from using their phones during class.
Школа запрещает ученикам пользоваться телефонами во время уроков.
The government forbade the import of certain goods to protect local industries.
Правительство запретило ввоз некоторых товаров, чтобы защитить местную промышленность.
Additional translations
воспрещатькнижн., устар.
препятствоватькнижн.; о том, что делает действие невозможным
Definitions
To command someone not to do something; to prohibit.
The school forbids students from using their phones during class.
To make a rule or law against something.
The government has forbidden the import of certain goods to protect local industries.
To render something impossible or prevent it from happening.
His poor eyesight forbids him from driving at night.