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ransom in Danish

ransom in Danish is løsesum, løsepenge — ransom means money demanded or paid to free a hostage or captured person.

ransom in Danish

løsesum
noun
løsepenge
noun

What does "ransom" mean?

  1. noun Money demanded or paid to free a hostage or captured person.
    "The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom for her release."
  2. verb To pay money to free someone held captive.
    "They managed to ransom the sailors from the pirates."
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ransom in a sentence

  • The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom for her release.
  • The family paid the ransom within twenty-four hours.
  • They managed to ransom the sailors from the pirates.
  • The king was ransomed after months of negotiation.

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What is "ransom" in Danish?

"ransom" in Danish is løsesum, løsepenge. ransom means: Money demanded or paid to free a hostage or captured person.

How do you use "ransom" in a sentence?

Example: "The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom for her release." In Danish, "ransom" is løsesum, løsepenge.

Are there other ways to say "ransom" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "ransom": løsesum, løsepenge.

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