What does tillflykt in Swedish mean?

What is the meaning of the word tillflykt in Swedish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use tillflykt in Swedish.

The word tillflykt in Swedish means refuge, escape, fristad, fristad, tillflykt, fristad, tillflykt, fristad, fristad, söka skydd, ta till, ta till ngt. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word tillflykt

refuge, escape

fristad

(refuge)

After living through such difficult times, she felt like she'd finally arrived at a safe haven.

fristad

(figurative (place of security, refuge) (bildlig)

There are groups that help refugees find a safe house when they reach a new country.

tillflykt

(figurative (safe place) (bildligt)

He sought refuge from the world in ancient manuscripts.

fristad

(place for privacy)

This cottage is Norma's retreat; she comes here when she needs to get away from the world.

tillflykt

(sb or sth turned to for help) (person)

My mother's always been my best recourse in times of trouble.

fristad

(figurative (for sb: quiet place) (bildligt)

She found her sanctuary in reading poetry.

fristad

(shelter)

The island was a haven for pirates and criminals.

söka skydd

(archaic (take shelter)

The campers refuged in a cave to escape the storm.

ta till

(have recourse to)

Demonstrationen var till största del fridsam, emellertid tog ett litet antal protestanter till våld.
The demonstration was largely peaceful, though a small number of protesters resorted to violence.

ta till ngt

(do as final option)

Bill fick ta sin tillflykt till att äta tonfisk efter det att han fick slut på annan mat.
Bill resorted to eating tuna after he ran out of other food.

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