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Geisel Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Geisel" is used as noun with the meaning of "hostage".

Essential properties of "Geisel"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Geisel
  • Plural: die Geiseln

Meanings of "Geisel" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Person held as collateral"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Terroristen nahmen die Geisel in einem Versteck gefangen.The terrorists held the hostage captive in a hideout.
  2. Die Polizei verhandelte stundenlang, um die Geisel zu befreien.The police negotiated for hours to free the hostage.
  3. Die Geisel wurde nach Zahlung des Lösegelds freigelassen.The hostage was released after the ransom was paid.
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