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kidnapping in German

kidnapping in German is Entführung, Kidnapping, Menschenraub — kidnapping means the crime of illegally seizing and holding a person against their will, often for ransom.

kidnapping in German

Entführung
noun
(crime) The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.
Kidnapping
noun
(crime) The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.
Menschenraub
noun
(crime) The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.
Kinderraub
noun
(crime) The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.

What does "kidnapping" mean?

  1. noun The crime of illegally seizing and holding a person against their will, often for ransom.
    "The kidnapping made headlines across the country."
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kidnapping in a sentence

  • The kidnapping made headlines across the country.
  • He was sentenced to twenty years for kidnapping.

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What is "kidnapping" in German?

"kidnapping" in German is Entführung, Kidnapping, Menschenraub. kidnapping means: The crime of illegally seizing and holding a person against their will, often for ransom.

How do you use "kidnapping" in a sentence?

Example: "The kidnapping made headlines across the country." In German, "kidnapping" is Entführung, Kidnapping, Menschenraub.

Are there other ways to say "kidnapping" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "kidnapping": Entführung, Kidnapping, Menschenraub, Kinderraub.

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