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hostage in Turkish

hostage in Turkish is rehine, tutak — hostage means a person held captive to force someone else to do, or not do, something.

hostage in Turkish

rehine
noun
A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal.
tutak
noun
A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal.

What does "hostage" mean?

  1. noun A person held captive to force someone else to do, or not do, something.
    "The journalist was freed after being held hostage for several weeks."
  2. noun Something that limits or restricts a person's freedom of action, used figuratively.
    "Small businesses felt held hostage by the sudden rise in fuel costs."
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hostage in a sentence

  • The journalist was freed after being held hostage for several weeks.
  • The gunman took two bank employees hostage.
  • Small businesses felt held hostage by the sudden rise in fuel costs.
  • I refuse to be a hostage to my phone any longer.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hostage" in Turkish?
"hostage" in Turkish is rehine, tutak. hostage means: A person held captive to force someone else to do, or not do, something.
How do you use "hostage" in a sentence?
Example: "The journalist was freed after being held hostage for several weeks." In Turkish, "hostage" is rehine, tutak.
Are there other ways to say "hostage" in Turkish?
Yes — Turkish has 2 translations listed for "hostage": rehine, tutak.
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