käuflicher

Käuflicher is a German adjective that translates to "purchasable," "for sale," or "mercenary" in English. It is derived from the verb "kaufen," meaning "to buy." The term can be used in various contexts, both literal and figurative.

Literally, käuflicher describes something that is available for purchase. For example, a product at a store would be käuflich. It signifies that an item can be acquired through a transaction.

Figuratively, käuflicher can describe a person or their actions as being motivated by money or personal gain. In this sense, it carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of integrity or principle. Someone described as käuflich might be seen as easily bribed or willing to compromise their values for financial reward. This usage often appears in contexts related to ethics, politics, or personal conduct, suggesting that someone's loyalty or actions are not genuine but are rather a product of financial incentive. The term highlights the idea that something, in this case, a person's actions or loyalties, can be bought.