korrup

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch corrupt, from Latin corruptus or from Middle French corrupt.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɔˈrœp/

Adjective

korrup (attributive korrupte, comparative korrupter, superlative korrupste)

1. corrupt (lacking integrity, being prone to discriminating, open to bribes, etc.)

   Ons gaan probeer om die korrupte amptenaar in die pad te laat steek.

   We are trying to get the corrupt official to be given the boot.

2. deprave, morally corrupt

   Vir hom was oorlog 'n manier om die korrupte wêreldorde te vernietig.

   To him war was a way to destroy the corrupt world order.

Related terms

• korrupsie