No. 488 in German
geiseln
The German word "geiseln" means "to take or hold hostage."
In a sentence
Die Entführer drohten, die Geiseln freizulassen.
The kidnappers threatened to release the hostages.
Here, 'Geiseln' is used as a noun to refer to hostages.
Man sollte niemals Menschen geiseln, um Forderungen durchzusetzen.
One should never take hostages to enforce demands.
'geiseln' is used as a verb to describe the act of taking hostages.
Die Verhandlungen führten zur Freilassung der Geiseln.
The negotiations led to the release of the hostages.
Again, 'Geiseln' is used as a noun, showing individuals held as hostages.
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