gijzeling

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Dutch

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Etymology

From gijzelen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɛi̯.zə.lɪŋ/
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Noun

gijzeling f (plural gijzelingen, diminutive gijzelingetje n)

  1. kidnapping
  2. taking of hostages
  3. hijacking
  4. legal imprisonment due to refusal to pay a debt[1]

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: gyseling

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