Translation of "take hostage" into Dutch

gijzelen is the translation of "take hostage" into Dutch.

take hostage verb grammar

To take custody or possession of a person as security for performance against a treaty, a pledge, or a demand, especially now an extra-legal demand. [..]

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  • gijzelen

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    take custody or possession of a person as security for performance against a treaty, a pledge, or a demand, especially now an extra-legal demand [..]

    Why would you take hostages and not make any demands?

    Waarom zou je mensen gijzelen en geen eisen stellen?

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