korrupt
Translation
corrupt, bribable, venal
Examples
Der Politiker gilt als korrupt.
The politician is considered corrupt.
Das System ist von Grund auf korrupt.
The system is corrupt from the ground up.
Grammar Patterns
to be corrupt The politician is corrupt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bestechlich (bribable), unehrlich (dishonest); Antonyms: ehrlich (honest), integer (upright)
Etymology
From Latin 'corrumpere' (to destroy, spoil, bribe), from 'cor-' (together) and 'rumpere' (to break).
Memory Tips
A direct cognate of the English word 'corrupt'. Think of a system that is 'broken' ('rupt') 'together' ('cor-') with others.