Haram
Translation
haram, forbidden, unlawful
Examples
Schweinefleisch zu essen ist haram.
Eating pork is haram.
Für Muslime ist Alkohol haram.
For Muslims, alcohol is haram.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is haram (something is forbidden by Islamic law) Schweinefleisch zu essen ist haram.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forbidden, unlawful, sinful; Antonym: halal
Etymology
From Arabic `ḥarām` (forbidden, sacred).
Memory Tips
'Haram' sounds a bit like 'harm'. Think of something that is harmful and therefore forbidden.