This is the 1797th most frequent Polish word.
zakładników
"Zakładników" means "hostages" in English.
In this sentence, 'zakładników' refers to individuals forcibly held captive by someone, typically in threatening circumstances.
Terrorysta trzyma zakładników w opuszczonym budynku.
The terrorist is holding hostages in an abandoned building.
Here, 'zakładników' again refers to people held against their will, highlighting the process of their liberation.
Podczas negocjacji udało się uwolnić zakładników.
During negotiations, the hostages were successfully freed.
In this context, 'zakładników' represents the central theme of the narrative concerning individuals held in captivity.