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
Pronounced: vykup
выкуп
Pronounced: vykup
вы́купить
Pronounced: vykupit
To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.
выкупа́ть
Pronounced: vykupat
To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.
What does "ransom" mean?
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noun Money demanded or paid to free a hostage or captured person.
"The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom for her release."
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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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