Lösegeld
Meaning
ransom (money paid for the freeing of a hostage)
Frequency
Gender
Neuter
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈløːzəˌɡɛlt/
Etymology
From lösen (“to loosen, let go of”) + Geld (“money”).
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Sentences
Wer das Lösegeld bezahlt , finanziert damit den Terrorismus .
Anyone who pays the ransom is financing terrorism.