Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Korapsiyon
corruptionnoun
- Pronunciation
koh-rap-SEE-yohn
- Root and affixes
Adapted loanword from corruption/corrupción. In Cebuano it appears as korapsiyon, korapsyon, or kurapsiyun, especially in political and social contexts.
- Meaning and usage notes
Use korapsiyon for political or institutional corruption. Kadunot can express corruption as decay, rottenness, or lack of integrity. For a specific bribe, hukip or suburno is more direct.
abuse of powerauthoritybriberycorruptioncrimedishonestygovernmentpolitics
Daghan ang nasuko tungod sa korapsiyon sa gobyerno.
Many people were angry because of corruption in the government.
Kinahanglan nga pugngan ang korapsiyon.
It is necessary to stop corruption.