til

to, until, for, by, with, at, in · preposition/conjunction/adverb

Definition
A versatile preposition and conjunction with a wide range of meanings indicating direction, destination, time, purpose, cause, or accompaniment. It can also function as an adverb.
Inflections
til (base form), til (as adverb)
Origin
From Old Norse 'til', likely related to Proto-Germanic '*til-' meaning 'to reach, attain, arrive'. The meaning has broadened significantly over time to encompass many directional, temporal, and purposive relationships.

Examples

Jeg skal reise til Oslo i morgen.I am going to Oslo tomorrow.
Boken ligger til salgs.The book is for sale.
Vi venter til klokken tre.We are waiting until three o'clock.
Han svarte til forventningene.He lived up to expectations.
Hun kom til seg selv igjen.She came to herself again.
Været er fint til tross for skyene.The weather is nice despite the clouds.
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