Tåg
English meaning: Train
Definition
A connected line of carriages that runs on rails.
Example
“Tåget till Uppsala är försenat.”
In English: “The train to Uppsala is delayed.”
Another example: “Tåget till Göteborg avgår klockan tre.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral word for a train; an ett-word that learners must watch in the definite form (tåget). Very common in travel talk and the phrase åka tåg.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Tåg' originates from the Old Norse 'tágr', meaning a train of carts. It has evolved to signify a railway vehicle in modern Swedish.
Common Collocations
- åka tåg
- ta tåget
- tåget är försenat
- missa tåget
- ett snabbt tåg
Word Forms
ett tåg, tåget, tåg, tågen
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“Det är synd om människorna.”
“It is a pity about people — humanity suffers, and that suffering is the ground of all drama.”
“Jag vill inte att ni ska vara lydiga mot mig. Jag vill att ni ska vara lydiga mot er inre röst.”
“I do not want you to obey me. I want you to obey the voice inside you.”
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Language information
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- Svenska
- Swedish
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- Latin
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- Germanic
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