forboden

Meanings

• Adjective

  Forboden is a Norwegian word meaning 'forbidden', 'prohibited', or 'taboo'

  - "Forbiden område (forbidden area)"
  - "Forbiden frukt (forbidden fruit)"
  - "Forbiden eld (forbidden fire)"

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Variants

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forbode , forboded , forbodes , forboding , forebode , foreboded , foreboder , foreboders , forebodes , foreboding

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Etymology

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The word 'forboden' comes from the Old Norse 'forbodan' which means 'to forbid' or 'to prohibit'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'forboden' is often used in Norwegian to refer to ski areas that are closed due to avalanche danger.

2. In Norwegian mythology, the god Odin was believed to have forbidden the use of his name in order to maintain his power and mystery.

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Related Concepts

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1. Taboo: A social or cultural practice prohibiting certain actions or behaviors. In some cases, the term 'taboo' is used interchangeably with 'forbidden' or 'forboden'.

2. Prohibition: The act of forbidding or the state of being forbidden. In law, a prohibition is a legal restriction or ban.

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Culture

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In Norwegian folklore, 'forboden' is often used in relation to superstitions and taboos. It can also be found in Norwegian literature and art, such as Ibsen's play 'An Enemy of the People' and Munch's painting 'The Sick Child'.

How to Memorize "forboden"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sign with a red circle and a line through it to represent 'forbidden' or 'forboden'. Imagine a place or object that is off-limits or taboo.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'forboden' with the feeling of being restricted or denied access. Think of a time when you were told 'no' or 'don't go there'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'F' for forbidden, 'P' for prohibited, and 'T' for taboo.

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