korapsyon
The Filipino word for "corruption" is korapsyon.
korapsyon is a noun used to describe the act of seeking bribes.
Meaning: seeking bribes (noun)
When do people say it?
A colloquial expression used as an emotional response to witnessing corruption is Sus-Maryosep, korapsyon na naman ito!
Did you know?
- While korapsyon is the formal term, Filipinos often use the word padulas (literally 'lubricant') to describe the act of giving a bribe to make a process move faster.
- Despite the formal word korapsyon, people often describe the 'feeling' of corruption through the word bulok, which means 'rotten', comparing the government to decaying fruit.
- If you see a politician being accused of 'corruption' in a local newspaper, you might see the term pagnanakaw, which literally means 'the act of stealing'.
Examples in context
- Pagod na ang mga mamamayan sa malawakang korapsyon sa bansa at humihiling ng agarang aksyon.The citizens are tired of the rampant corruption in the country and demand immediate action.
- Labanan natin ang korapsyon sa gobyerno.Let us fight corruption in the government.
- Nakakapagod ang talamak na korapsyon sa bansa.The widespread corruption in the country is exhausting.
- Huwag nating hayaan ang korapsyon sa opisina.Let's not allow corruption in the office.
Example conversation
Maria and Ricardo are discussing the news.
- MariaNakita mo ba ang balita tungkol sa korapsyon?Did you see the news about the corruption?
- RicardoOo, Maria, nakakalungkot talaga ang nangyari.Yes, Maria, what happened is really sad.
- MariaSana ay mawala na ang korapsyon dito.I hope corruption disappears from here.
- RicardoSana nga, para sa ikabubuti ng lahat.I hope so too, for the good of everyone.
