Swahili
kole
KOH-leh
How to say it
SwahilikoleKOH-lehsoon
Englishhostagesoon
Frenchotagesoon
Meaning
a hostage, someone held as surety for another person's debt or obligation.
Good to know
hostage (someone held as surety for another's debt)
Examples
- Mtoto wake alichukuliwa kama kole hadi deni lilipwe.His child was taken as a hostage until the debt was paid.
- Kole huyo aliachiliwa baada ya malipo.That hostage was released after payment.
- Je, ni halali kuweka mtu kama kole?Is it lawful to hold someone as a hostage?
- Familia ililipa deni ili kumwokoa kole wao.The family paid the debt to free their hostage.
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