Suhol (en. Bribe)

su-hol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of payment given to achieve something unlawful or against regulations.
The police passed the bribery case to the prosecutor for investigation.
Ipinasa ng pulis ang kaso ng suhol sa piskal para sa imbestigasyon.
An indirect way to gain favor or assistance from someone in authority.
Bribery often occurs in elections to acquire votes.
Kadalasang nangyayari ang suhol sa mga halalan upang makakuha ng mga boto.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To give a bribe
To give money or a gift to someone to obtain an unfair advantage.
Magbigay ng suhol

Related Words

bribery
The act of giving a bribe.
pagsuhol
corruption
The general term for irregularities in government often resulting in bribery.
korapsyon

Slang Meanings

Economic or personal benefit given in exchange for a favor or help
He bribed the teacher so his friend would pass.
Nakapagsuhol siya sa guro para pumasa ang kanyang kaibigan.
Cash or gift offering for personal gain
I bribed my colleague to get information.
Aking sinuholan ang kasamahan ko para makakuha ng impormasyon.
Bribery or cheating in a game or competition
Some say the referee was bribed in the game.
May mga nagsasabi na sinuholan ang referee sa laro.