English to Norwegian Meaning of hostage - gissel

Hostage :
gissel

gissel, trellen, kausjonist

gisselgisler
← Host
hostel →
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Share More
Definitions of hostage in English
Noun(1) a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
Examples of hostage in English
(1) The gang took the manager to his branch while holding the rest of his family hostage .(2) they were held hostage by armed rebels(3) There's no point in giving hostages to fortune , is there?(4) Seventeen hostages remain in the jungle where they have been held captive for two and a half months.(5) They might pass something that proves an electoral liability or makes a minister a hostage to fortune .(6) Scores of hostages from two dozen countries have been seized in the last four months.(7) Statues, like wives and children, are hostages to fortune ; they inspire superstitious dread while their originals are in power, and an equally superstitious hatred when they lose the aura of power.(8) They had become hostages at sea, where captives are more discreetly disposed of than anywhere else.(9) One of the four Italian hostages who worked for a security company was killed.(10) Finally the vehicle was abandoned and the hostages were made to walk on foot.(11) Nobody who has been an MP for 12 years and a front-bencher for eight can be unaware of the risks involved in handing hostages to fortune .(12) The blasts also triggered chaos inside the building, which a number of hostages seized upon as their cue to escape.(13) In essence, the manifesto which evolved during the 1990s was a pragmatic statement of radical intent which went out of its way to remove the more obvious hostages to fortune which were never going to be implemented anyway.(14) Ten hostages have been released unharmed but five remain unaccounted for.(15) This brave statement may yet prove to be a hostage to fortune .(16) These are just early signs and it would be giving hostages to fortune to suggest that suddenly everything is back fully on track in terms of global growth.
Related Phrases of hostage
(1) hostage ::
gissel
Synonyms
Noun
1. captive ::
fange
2. prisoner ::
fange
3. inmate ::
innsatt
4. detainee ::
innsatte
6. victim ::
offer
7. abductee ::
abductee
8. prey ::
bytte
9. human shield ::
menneskelig skjold
10. pawn ::
bonde
11. instrument ::
instrument
Different Forms
hostage, hostages
Word Example from TV Shows
Every hostage says...

Every HOSTAGE says...

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 7

It’s today’s news report\Nnext to the hostage.

It’s today’s news report
next to the HOSTAGE.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 10

-He wasn't a hostage.\N-Why do you say that?

-He wasn't a HOSTAGE.
-Why do you say that?

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 4

Berlin has ordered\Nthe execution of a hostage.

Berlin has ordered
the execution of a HOSTAGE.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 4

Because I say so\Nand I'm the hostage coordinator.

Because I say so
and I'm the HOSTAGE coordinator.

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 3

English to Norwegian Dictionary: hostage

Meaning and definitions of hostage, translation in Norwegian language for hostage with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of hostage in Norwegian and in English language.

Tags for the entry 'hostage'

What hostage means in Norwegian, hostage meaning in Norwegian, hostage definition, examples and pronunciation of hostage in Norwegian language.

Learn Prepositions by Photos
Commonly confused words
form of verbs
Learn 300+ TOEFL words
Fill in the blanks
Topic Wise Words
Learn 3000+ common words
Words Everyday
Most Searched Words
GRE words
Android App
iPhone App
Chrome Extension

Blog List
iconEnglish to Norwegian Translation - List Of Best Apps and Sites

Topic Wise Words

● War
The two powerful explosive charges being laid are expertly placedIf we have to upgrade some of our technology to allow text messaging on marine radio then lets make it soDid the spy cameras capture the action in the showersSo I asked Justice Kirby his view about international human rights covenants and treaties she fired an arrow at me

Learn 3000+ Common Words
But well Ive just finished my exams so I wanted to say hi and well bye Before he became prime minister he had also headed the powerful education and industries ministries as well as the cabinet committee on economic affairsAnd even though we have cable we watch all the Spanish language channels to entertain us and inform us about whats going on in the worldIts a lamb filet stuffed with a veal mixture and a side of layered bacon potato foie gras and cabbage in the shape of a cake To ensure the runway is long enough always calculate the acceleratestop distance

Learn Common GRE Words
I remember how despondent and disheartened we were as the doctors findings were reportedthe family faced eviction and destitutionMeanwhile a minister yesterday said schools colleges and universities must play their part in deterring young people from turning to extremismIn a seminal article Leopold defined senescence in plant cells along the lines previously proposed by Medawar as the deteriorative processes that are natural causes of death

Learn Words Everyday
iconSeason #24 Episode @1 iconSeason #23 Episode @50 iconSeason #23 Episode @49 iconSeason #23 Episode @48 iconSeason #23 Episode @47
Your Favorite Words
Currently you do not have any favorite word. To make a word favorite you have to click on the heart button.
Your Search History
You have no word in search history!
© 2018-2023 | NORWEGIAN.ENGLISH-DICTIONARY.HELP | All Rights Reserved by NORWEGIAN.ENGLISH-DICTIONARY.HELP About Us |  Privacy |  Disclaimer |  Contact