corrupt in German

corrupt in German is korrupt, korrumpiert, verderben — corrupt means willing to act dishonestly, especially by taking bribes, in exchange for personal gain.

corrupt in German

korrupt

adj

In a depraved state; debased; perverted; morally degenerate; weak in morals.

korrumpiert

adj

In a depraved state; debased; perverted; morally degenerate; weak in morals.

verderben

verb

(transitive) To make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert.

korrumpieren

verb

(transitive) To make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert.

What does "corrupt" mean?

adj Willing to act dishonestly, especially by taking bribes, in exchange for personal gain.
"The corrupt official demanded a bribe to approve the permit."
verb To cause someone to act dishonestly, or to damage the integrity of something.
"Power can corrupt even well-meaning leaders."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

corrupt in a sentence

The corrupt official demanded a bribe to approve the permit.
Voters were fed up with corrupt politicians.
Power can corrupt even well-meaning leaders.
A virus corrupted several files on the drive.

Similar words in German

corrupted crooked dishonest pervert unscrupulous venal

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "corrupt" in German?

"corrupt" in German is korrupt, korrumpiert, verderben. corrupt means: Willing to act dishonestly, especially by taking bribes, in exchange for personal gain.

How do you use "corrupt" in a sentence?

Example: "The corrupt official demanded a bribe to approve the permit." In German, "corrupt" is korrupt, korrumpiert, verderben.

Are there other ways to say "corrupt" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "corrupt": korrupt, korrumpiert, verderben, korrumpieren.

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