Erpressungsgeld
dasNounextortion money; blackmail money
English translations
- 01
ransom
Word details
- German meaning
- Geld, das durch Erpressung erlangt wird.
- English meaning
- Extortion money
- Synonym
- Schutzgeld
- German example
- Die Mafia forderte Erpressungsgeld von den Geschäftsleuten.
- English example
- The mafia demanded extortion money from the businessmen.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Erpressungsgeld
- Plural Form
- die Erpressungsgelder
Related words
- Schutzgeld
Protection money
- Brandschatz
Tribute
Example sentences with “Erpressungsgeld”
Er forderte Erpressungsgeld für die Informationen. (He demanded extortion money for the information.)
Frequently asked questions
How is 'Erpressungsgeld' formed?
It is a compound of 'Erpressung' (extortion) and 'Geld' (money). It is neuter (das Erpressungsgeld).