tapu
A1A2B1B2C1C2
/ˈtɑˌpu/
/ˈtɑːpuː/
GeneralReligion
- 1 kutsal yasak, tabu uncountable
Definition (English)
A Polynesian concept of sacred restriction, marking places, people or objects that may not be touched or used without proper ritual.
Example Sentences
-
The freshly carved post was under tapu until its blessing.Yeni oyulmuş direk, kutsanana kadar kutsal yasak altındaydı.
-
To break a tapu can require ritual purification.Kutsal bir yasağı çiğnemek, ritüel arınma gerektirebilir.
Collocations
under tapu