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gijzeling

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From gijzelen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɛi̯.zə.lɪŋ/
  • Audio (Belgium):(file)
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Noun

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gijzeling f (plural gijzelingen, diminutive gijzelingetje n)

  1. kidnapping
  2. taking of hostages
  3. hijacking
  4. legal imprisonment due to refusal to pay a debt[1]
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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: gyseling

References

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  1. ^ Gijzeling in Dutch Law (Dutch)
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