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ransom in Dutch

ransom in Dutch is losgeld, losprijs, vrijkopen — ransom means money demanded or paid to free a hostage or captured person.

ransom in Dutch

losgeld
noun
losprijs
noun
vrijkopen
verb
To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.

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 Dutch?

"ransom" in Dutch is losgeld, losprijs, vrijkopen. 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 Dutch, "ransom" is losgeld, losprijs, vrijkopen.

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

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "ransom": losgeld, losprijs, vrijkopen.

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