Lösegeld

German

Etymology

From lösen (“to loosen, let go of”) +‎ Geld (“money”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈløːzəˌɡɛlt/
  • (file)

Noun

Lösegeld n (strong, genitive Lösegeldes or Lösegelds, plural Lösegelder)

  1. ransom (money paid for the freeing of a hostage)

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Further reading

  • “Lösegeld” in Duden online
  • “Lösegeld” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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