till fånga
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Swedish[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
till + fånge. The final "a" is due to obsolete oblique case declension. Compare with phrases such av daga, till handa, till korta, till orda, till rätta, till ända.
Adverb[edit]
till fånga (not comparable)
- captive
- ta någon till fånga
- capture someone, take someone captive
- ta sitt förnuft till fånga
- become reasonable, come to one's senses
Usage notes[edit]
The compounded form tillfånga is proscribed by most style guides.