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Lösegeld

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Etymology

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From lösen (to loosen, let go of) +‎ Geld (money).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈløːzəˌɡɛlt/
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Noun

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Lösegeld n (strong, genitive Lösegeldes or Lösegelds, plural Lösegelder)

  1. ransom (money paid for the freeing of a hostage)

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See also

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Further reading

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  • Lösegeld” in Duden online
  • Lösegeld” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache