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.