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ransom in Russian

ransom in Russian is вы́куп, выкуп, вы́купить — ransom means money demanded or paid to free a hostage or captured person.

ransom in Russian

вы́куп
noun
Pronounced: vykup
выкуп
noun
Pronounced: vykup
вы́купить
verb
Pronounced: vykupit
To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.
выкупа́ть
verb
Pronounced: vykupat
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 Russian?

"ransom" in Russian is вы́куп, выкуп, вы́купить. ransom means: Money demanded or paid to free a hostage or captured person.

How do you pronounce вы́куп?

"ransom" in Russian is вы́куп, pronounced "vykup".

How do you use "ransom" in a sentence?

Example: "The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom for her release." In Russian, "ransom" is вы́куп, выкуп, вы́купить.

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

Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "ransom": вы́куп, выкуп, вы́купить, выкупа́ть.

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