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Geisel

A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal.

"To ensure the king's son remained loyal to the new treaty, the neighboring kingdom demanded the prince and several noble children as hostages, guaranteeing his good behavior. "

Um sicherzustellen, dass der Sohn des Königs dem neuen Vertrag treu blieb, forderte das Nachbarkönigreich den Prinzen und mehrere adlige Kinder als Geiseln, was sein gutes Verhalten garantierte.

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noun

Geiseln

A person seized in order to compel another party to act (or refrain from acting) in a certain way, because of the threat of harm to the hostage.

"The bank robbers demanded money and a getaway car in exchange for releasing the hostages. "

Die Bankräuber forderten Geld und ein Fluchtauto im Austausch für die Freilassung der Geiseln.

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Geisel

Something that constrains one's actions because it is at risk.

"Having children felt like having hostages to fortune, because their well-being constantly constrained her career choices. "

Kinder zu haben, fühlte sich an, als hätte man Geiseln des Schicksals, da ihr Wohlergehen ihre Karriereentscheidungen ständig einschränkte.

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Geisel

One who is compelled by something, especially something that poses a threat; one who is not free to choose their own course of action.

"The bank robbers held the customers as hostages while they waited for the police to leave. "

Die Bankräuber hielten die Kunden als Geiseln, während sie darauf warteten, dass die Polizei abzieht.

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Geiseln

The condition of being held as security or to compel someone else to act or not act in a particular way.

"The bank robbers held the customers as hostages to demand money from the police. "

Die Bankräuber hielten die Kunden als Geiseln, um Geld von der Polizei zu fordern.

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