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Swedish
Etymology
From till (“to”) + sjöss (form of sjös (“sea's”) that only appears in this expression), with frozen genitive from when till governed the genitive.
Adverb
till sjöss (not comparable)
- at sea (in a broad sense that could also include (large) lakes – see sjö)
De hade varit till sjöss i månader- They had been at sea for months
- to sea (in a broad sense, like above)
Han gick till sjöss i unga år- He went to sea at an early age
Usage notes
- Usually implies boat travel. Compare till havs.
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