törna in

Swedish

Etymology

Borrowed from English turn in. Equivalent to törn +‎ -a +‎ in. Attested since 1887.

Verb

törna in (present törnar in, preterite törnade in, supine törnat in, imperative törna in)

  1. to turn in (go/retire to bed, originally on a ship, but also more generally by (jocular) extension)
    Synonyms: knyta sig, gå till sängs, gå och lägga sig, lägga sig, krypa till kojs

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