WordgíslinnMeaningthe hostagePart of speechnounPronunciationCourseIcelandicLessonVerb meaning changes by object (sleppa)Usages of gíslinn„Sleppið gíslinum strax!“ sagði hann."Release the hostage immediately!" he said.Maðurinn sleppti gíslinum þegar hann sá lögregluna.The man released the hostage when he saw the police.