NOUN
dieGeisel/ˈɡaɪ̯zl̩/hostage
Geisel is a German noun that means hostage. It is pronounced /ˈɡaɪ̯zl̩/.
Definitions
1.person held by someone to force others to act(crime, conflict)
a.someone detained to force a demand
Die Polizei konnte die Geiseln befreien.—The police were able to free the hostages.
b.person used as leverage in a negotiation or threat
Die Entführer hielten mehrere Geiseln fest.—The kidnappers held several hostages.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Geisel" mean in English?
- "Geisel" means hostage. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Geisel"?
- "Geisel" is pronounced /ˈɡaɪ̯zl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Geisel"?
- "Geisel" is a noun in German.
