bribe in German
bribe in German is Schmiergeld, Bestechungsgeld, bestechen — bribe means money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.
bribe in German
Schmiergeld
The act of offering or paying such a payment: an act of bribery.
Bestechungsgeld
The act of offering or paying such a payment: an act of bribery.
bestechen
schmieren
kaufen
What does "bribe" mean?
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noun Money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.
"The official was caught accepting a bribe from a contractor."
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verb To offer someone money or a favor to influence them dishonestly.
"They tried to bribe the inspector to overlook the violations."
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bribe in a sentence
- The official was caught accepting a bribe from a contractor.
- Offering a bribe to a police officer is a serious crime.
- They tried to bribe the inspector to overlook the violations.
- She jokingly bribed her son with ice cream to finish his homework.
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What is "bribe" in German?
"bribe" in German is Schmiergeld, Bestechungsgeld, bestechen. bribe means: Money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.
How do you use "bribe" in a sentence?
Example: "The official was caught accepting a bribe from a contractor." In German, "bribe" is Schmiergeld, Bestechungsgeld, bestechen.
Are there other ways to say "bribe" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "bribe": Schmiergeld, Bestechungsgeld, bestechen, schmieren, kaufen.
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