forbidden
intermediateB2/fərˈbɪd.ən/ · for-bid-den
Not allowed or permitted.
Meanings
Not allowed or permitted.
اجازت نہ ہونے والی چیز یا عمل۔
ممنوع
mamnoo
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- forbidden fruit
- forbidden knowledge
- forbidden area
Example Sentences
Alcohol is forbidden in many religions.
بہت سی مذاہب میں شراب پینا ممنوع ہے۔
Bohat si mazhab mein sharab peena mamnoo hai.
Entering the temple is forbidden for non-believers.
غیر مومنوں کے لیے مندر میں داخل ہونا ممنوع ہے۔
Ghair mominon ke liye mandir mein daakhil hona mamnoo hai.
This area is forbidden to the public.
یہ جگہ عوام کے لیے ممنوع ہے۔
Yeh jagah awaam ke liye mamnoo hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'forbidden fruit' to remember something that is attractive but not allowed.
Imagine a sign with a big red 'X' over a tempting dessert.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہمیں عشق کی مصلحتوں سے کیا کام، یہ تو سرِ غم و خوشی سب ممنوع ہے۔
Hamen ishq ki maslihaton se kya kaam, Yeh to sar-e-gham o khushi sab mamnoo hai.
What do we have to do with the prudence of love, All of this is forbidden in the face of joy and sorrow.
— Ahmad Faraz, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جنہیں اللہ رکھے انہیں کون چکھے۔
Jinhein Allah rakhe unhein kaon chakkhe.
Those whom God protects are not harmed.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "forbiddan" — to forbid
First known use: 15th century
The term 'forbidden' has evolved from Old English, with roots indicating prohibition. It has been used historically in various contexts, including law and morality.