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corrupt
Describes a person or institution that abuses their power or position for personal advantage, often through bribery or illegal actions. Synonymous with bribable or morally depraved.
Der Politiker wurde wegen korrupter Machenschaften verurteilt.
The politician was convicted of corrupt dealings.
The adjective 'korrupt' (corrupt) belongs to a word family. The related noun is 'die Korruption' (corruption), and the verb is 'jemanden korrumpieren' (to corrupt someone), which means to make someone susceptible to bribery.
Korruption ist ein großes Problem in vielen Ländern.
Corruption is a major problem in many countries.
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'korrupt' (corrupt) from the context. If people are talking about people, politics, or morality, bribery or corruptibility is meant. If it is about computers, data, or files, damaged data is meant.
Das politische System gilt als zutiefst korrupt.
The political system is considered deeply corrupt.
In the moral or political sense, 'korrupt' (corrupt) is often connected with people or systems. Typical combinations are 'ein korrupter Beamter' (a corrupt official), 'eine korrupte Regierung' (a corrupt government), or 'ein korruptes System' (a corrupt system).
Die Journalisten deckten ein Netzwerk korrupter Beamter auf.
The journalists uncovered a network of corrupt officials.
In the IT meaning, 'korrupt' (corrupt) usually describes digital objects. Common combinations are 'eine korrupte Datei' (a corrupt file), 'korrupte Daten' (corrupt data), or 'ein korrupter Sektor' (a corrupt sector) on a hard drive.
Das Programm stürzt immer ab, weil die Konfigurationsdatei korrupt ist.
The program keeps crashing because the configuration file is corrupt.
sold out
'ausverkauft' and 'korrupt' can both negatively describe someone losing their values because of money or personal advantage. In this figurative meaning, 'ausverkauft' means that a person or group has given up their artistic or moral principles for success or money. 'korrupt' is stronger and more specific when someone abuses power, accepts bribes, or acts illegally. So the words are similar only in moral judgments. 'ausverkauft' fits more with art, music, or public reputation; 'korrupt' fits more with politics, authorities, or people with power.
Der Beamte war korrupt und nahm Geld für schnelle Entscheidungen.
The official was corrupt and took money for quick decisions.
Viele Fans finden, dass die Band nach dem Werbevertrag völlig ausverkauft wirkt.
Many fans feel that the band seems completely sold out after the advertising deal.