English–Korean

“corruption” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtarak

Example

그는 욕심 때문에 타락에 빠졌다.keu neun yok ssim ttae mu ne ta ra ge ppa jeot tta

He became corrupt because of his greed.

Illustration for 타락 (corruption)

How to say “corruption” in Korean

“Corruption” in Korean is 타락 (tarak).

The loss of original moral standards through a downward slide into corruption.

Full entry for 타락: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 타락

부패한 권력은 결국 타락을 초래했다.pu pae han kwol lyeo geun kyeol guk ta ra geul cho rae haet tta

Corrupt power ultimately caused corruption.

Tips for using 타락

  • In news and serious discussion, this word often sounds openly condemning, so it is not a neutral choice for every kind of change or damage.

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