losgeld

== Dutch == === Etymology === Root of lossen (“to let go, release”) +‎ geld (“money”) === Pronunciation === Hyphenation: los‧geld === Noun === losgeld n (plural losgelden, diminutive losgeldje n) ransom, ransom money Synonyms: vrijkoopsom, (obsolete) rantsoen Wie losgeld betaalt moet beseffen dat hij gijzeling letterlijk lonend maakt Who pays a ransom must realize he's making hostage-taking literally worthwhile ==== Descendants ==== Negerhollands: losgeld