kurap
kuráp with stress marks
corrupt
Usage Note
Kurap is an informal but widely used term for a corrupt person, particularly in government or positions of power. It carries strong negative connotations and appears frequently in political commentary and everyday criticism, sometimes interchangeably with kurakot.
Examples
" Kurap ang opisyal. "
Natural Translation
The official is corrupt.
Literal Translation
Corrupt the official.
" Maraming kurap na opisyal ang hindi na pinapangarap ng taong-bayan. "
Natural Translation
Many corrupt officials are no longer trusted by the people.
Literal Translation
Many corrupt official no-longer trusted by-the people.
" Hangga't may mga kurap na namumuno, mahihirapan tayong umasenso bilang isang bansa. "
Natural Translation
As long as there are corrupt people in power, we will struggle to progress as a nation.
Literal Translation
As-long-as have corrupt leading, will-struggle we to-progress as one country.
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