Magpasuhol (en. To bribe)

/mag.pa.su.hol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of giving a bribe to a person to obtain their consent or support.

He bribed the official to expedite his application process.

Siya ay nagpasuhol sa opisyal upang mapabilis ang proseso ng kanyang aplikasyon.

An action intended to gain the favor or help of a person in an improper manner.

The law prohibits bribing to gain benefits.

Ipinagbabawal ng batas ang magpasuhol upang makakuha ng benepisyo.

Carrying out the giving of a bribe as a means of obtaining advantage.

Bribery is a form of corruption that should be fought against.

Ang magpasuhol ay isang uri ng katiwalian na dapat labanan.

from the word 'suhol' meaning giving money or things to influence a person.

to bribe an official

the act of giving a bribe to gain the favor of government personnel.

magpasuhol sa opisyal

do not bribe

expressing that it is wrong to extort or manipulate a person because of a bribe.

huwag magpasuhol

bribe

Money or objects given as a bribe.

suhol

corruption

Actions that are not in accordance with the correct laws of society, often associated with the evil of bribery.

katiwalian

to bribe (in a casual context)

I need to bribe someone to get a favor from my boss.

Kailangan ko magpasuhol para makakuha ng pabor sa boss ko.

to pay off (someone informally)

Just a little bribe, nothing to worry about.

Pasuhol lang, walang dapat ikabahala.

to give an incentive or tip

It looks like we need another bribe for the next project.

Mukhang kailangan na naman ng lagay para sa susunod na proyekto.