How to Say ‘The hostage is free!’ in Italian
L'ostaggio è libero!
l oh-STAHJ-joh eh LEE-beh-roh
[l oh-STAHJ-joh eh LEE-beh-roh]
💬 Usage Tip: lo shortens to l' before a vowel, so lo ostaggio becomes l'ostaggio. Same with l'amico "the friend".
Phrase Breakdown
L'
[l]
the (before a vowel)
Contracted article used before a vowel; part of the expression "l'importante."
"L'" atmosfera dello stadio è unica.
The atmosphere of the stadium is unique.
ostaggio
[oh-STAHJ-joh]
hostage
Masculine noun: a person or thing held to force a demand.
L'ostaggio sta bene.
The hostage is fine.
è
[eh]
is
Third-person singular of 'essere'; used to describe a person, company, or situation.
Quando dici È in È molto umana, stai descrivendo l'azienda.
When you say 'È' in 'È molto umana,' you are describing the company.
libero
[LEE-beh-roh]
free
Not under the control or in the power of something or someone else.
Ho un po' di tempo libero settimana prossima.
I have some free time next week.
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