till fånga
Swedish
Alternative forms
Etymology
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
- captive
- ta någon till fånga
- capture someone, take someone captive
- ta sitt förnuft till fånga
- become reasonable, come to one's senses
Usage notes
The compounded form tillfånga is proscribed by most style guides.
Derived terms
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