korup

Indonesian

Etymology

From Dutch corrupt, from Middle French corrupt, from Latin corruptus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈkorʊp̚]
  • Hyphenation: ko‧rup

Noun

korup (plural korup-korup)

  1. corrupt:
    1. in a putrid state; spoiled; tainted; vitiated; unsound
    2. in a depraved state; debased; perverted; morally degenerate; weak in morals
      Synonyms: buruk, busuk, rusak
    3. abounding in errors; not genuine or correct; in an invalid state

Derived terms

  • mengorup

Further reading

Malay

Etymology

Originally from Indonesian korup albeit the pronunciation has been influenced by English corrupt, from Middle French corrupt, from Latin corruptus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ko.rap]
  • Rhymes: -rap, -ap
  • Hyphenation: ko‧rup

Adjective

korup (Jawi spelling کوروڤ)

  1. corrupt
    menteri korupcorrupt minister

Affixations

  • dikorup (embezzled)

Further reading