German Word · Intermediate
Geisel
hostage
Pronunciation: /ˈɡaɪ̯zəl/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "hostage".
Example
Und wir haben ein Hotel voller Geiseln, darunter den stellvertretenden Direktor des MI6. [...] Wenn ihr uns den Zugang sperrt, wird alle fünf Minuten eine Geisel sterben
And we have a hotel full of hostages, including the Deputy Director of MI6...if you block the exit, one hostage will die every five minutes.
Practice tips
- Practice Geisel out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.