losgeld

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Root of lossen (“to let go, release”) +‎ geld (“money”)

Pronunciation[edit]

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  • Hyphenation: los‧geld

Noun[edit]

losgeld n (plural losgelden, diminutive losgeldje n)

  1. ransom, ransom money
    Wie losgeld betaalt moet beseffen dat hij gijzeling letterlijk lonend maakt
    Who pays a ransom must realize he's making hostage-taking literally worthwhile

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Descendants[edit]

  • Negerhollands: losgeld
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