Pagsuhol (en. Bribery)

/pɐɡ.su.hol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An act of giving money or any item to obtain someone's favor.

Bribery is a bad act that leads to corruption.

Ang pagsuhol ay isang masamang gawain na nagdudulot ng katiwalian.

Sometimes the amount of bribery is measured to determine the level of influence given by the recipient.

The bribe given to the official was excessively high for a simple service.

Ang suhol na ibinigay sa opisyal ay labis na mataas para sa isang simpleng serbisyo.

from the root word 'suhol' meaning 'to convince or give for deceit.'

bribing officials

Giving bribes to those in authority to gain their support or favor.

pagsuhol sa mga opisyal

bribe

The word 'suhol' refers to anything given in exchange for favor or assistance.

suhol

corruption

Corruption is the general practice of dishonesty that includes bribery.

korapsyon

bribery

It seems like there are people in the barangay who won't notice the issues without bribery.

Parang may mga tao sa barangay na hindi mapapansin ang mga problema kung walang pagsuhol na lagay.

grease money

You really need some grease money to sort out the papers at the office.

Kailangan na talagang may suhol para maayos ang mga papeles sa office.

kickback

He received a kickback from the contract he signed.

Nakatanggap siya ng kickback mula sa kontratang pinirmahan niya.