till fånga
Swedish
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
edittill + 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
edittill 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
editThe compounded form tillfånga is proscribed by most style guides.