Translation of "hostage" into German

Geisel, Geiselnahme are the top translations of "hostage" into German.

hostage noun grammar

A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or stipulations of any kind, on the performance of which the person is to be released. [..]

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  • Geisel

    noun feminine

    person given as a pledge or security [..]

    Sooner or later, the hostages will be released.

    Früher oder später wird man die Geiseln freilassen.

  • Geiselnahme

    noun Noun

    The longer a hostage situation takes, the more likely that it'll end peacefully.

    Je länger eine Geiselnahme dauert, umso eher endet sie friedvoll.

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