English–German
“hostage” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgaɪ̯zl̩/
Example
Die Geisel wurde freigelassen.
The hostage was released.
How to say “hostage” in German
“Hostage” in German is Geisel.
A captive person used to pressure others into agreeing or acting.
Example sentences with Geisel
Beim Einsatz konnten die Spezialeinheiten mehrere Geiseln retten.
During the operation, the special forces were able to rescue several hostages.
Tips for using Geisel
- The usual expression for taking someone hostage is jemanden als Geisel nehmen, with als marking the person's role.