till fånga
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.