Abstract:
The aims of this study are; to help students to pay more attention to
euphemism and taboo, to help them to use these two concepts in a
very precise way, and to encourage using euphemism, while avoiding
using taboo. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher
designed a questionnaire for a sample of 40 four-year students of
English department, from Sudan University of Science and
Technology. The researcher used the descriptive analytical method to
conduct her study. After the analysis of data, the researcher reached
the following results: people do not use euphemism very much;
people use taboo groups, in informal conversations, and with close
friends; people agree to the use of euphemism in protecting feelings
and showing respect and concern. Religion, politeness etc are
reasons restrict people from using taboo. The researcher
recommended that; people should pay more attention to euphemism
and taboo, Taboo should be forbidden in public places, and people
should encourage using euphemism in their daily lives.
