Suhulan (en. Bribe)

/suˈhul.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of payment or reward given to encourage or obtain a desired outcome.

Bribery is illegal and can result in severe penalties.

Ang suhulan ay labag sa batas at maaaring magdulot ng mabigat na parusa.

The act of giving payment to a person to achieve something that should not be accepted.

Many cases of bribery were recorded in their office last year.

Maraming kaso ng suhulan ang naitala sa kanilang opisina noong nakaraang taon.

Often arises in situations where there is power or control over a situation.

Officials are encouraged to have no bribery in their transactions.

Ang mga opisyal ay hinihimok na walang suhulan sa kanilang mga transaksyon.

From the word 'suhol', meaning 'to persuade or support someone' in the context of giving a payment or reward.

bribery in the office

To give a payment to obtain favor or service from a government employee or private company.

suhulan sa opisina

refuse bribery

To oppose or not accept an offer of payment to gain favor.

tanggihan ang suhulan

bribe

The word 'suhol' refers to a payment or gift given to achieve the desired result.

suhol

corruption

A system or behavior where people become dishonest in their duties at the expense of others.

korapsyon

tipping or bribing, usually in a casual context

He gave a tip to the guard to get inside.

Nagbigay siya ng suhulan sa guard para makapasok sa loob.

extra payment for a favor

He accepted the extra payment to avoid getting caught.

Kumagat siya sa suhulan para hindi na masita.

incentive to do something or to gain favor

Sometimes you need a tip to speed up the process.

Minsan kailangan ng suhulan para mapabilis ang proseso.