Corruption in Tagalog

“Corruption” in Tagalog translates to “Katiwalian” or “Korupsyon”, referring to dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery. This term is crucial in understanding Philippine society’s ongoing struggle against graft and abuse of authority in government and institutions.

[Words] = Corruption

[Definition]:

• Corruption /kəˈrʌpʃən/
• Noun 1: Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
• Noun 2: The process by which something, typically a word or expression, is changed from its original use or meaning to one that is regarded as erroneous or debased.
• Noun 3: The process of decay; putrefaction.

[Synonyms] = Katiwalian, Korupsyon, Panunuhol, Kasamaan, Pagkabulok, Pagkasira, Kawalang-katapatan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in all public offices.
• Ex1_PH: Naglunsad ang gobyerno ng kampanya upang labanan ang katiwalian sa lahat ng tanggapang-publiko.
• Ex2_EN: Corruption in the police force has eroded public trust in law enforcement.
• Ex2_PH: Ang korupsyon sa pwersa ng pulis ay sumira sa tiwala ng publiko sa pagpapatupad ng batas.
• Ex3_EN: The senator was accused of corruption after millions were found in his offshore accounts.
• Ex3_PH: Ang senador ay inakusahan ng katiwalian matapos matagpuan ang milyun-milyong piso sa kanyang offshore accounts.
• Ex4_EN: Fighting corruption requires transparency and accountability at all levels of government.
• Ex4_PH: Ang paglaban sa katiwalian ay nangangailangan ng transparency at accountability sa lahat ng antas ng gobyerno.
• Ex5_EN: The anti-corruption commission investigated several high-ranking officials for embezzlement.
• Ex5_PH: Ang komisyon laban sa korupsyon ay nag-imbestiga ng ilang mataas na ranggo na opisyal dahil sa pag-iimbulso.