Därtill

Därtill is a Swedish adverb meaning in addition, moreover, or to that end. It is primarily used in formal, academic, or literary contexts and is less common in everyday speech. The word signals that additional information or considerations follow a previously stated point.

Etymology and history: Därtill is a compound form rooted in older Swedish, combining där (there) and till (to). Its sense resembles a written, ceremonial “to that,” historically common in legal, scholarly, and narrative prose. In contemporary usage it retains a somewhat elevated tone and is more likely to appear in formal texts than in casual conversation.

Usage: Därtill can introduce new information or constraints and can appear at the beginning of a clause or after a statement. For example: “Företaget har ökat sin omsättning. Därtill har kostnaderna minskat.” or “Därtill kommer nya regler att träda i kraft.” It functions similarly to synonyms like dessutom or vidare, but with a more solemn or traditional nuance.

Style and reception: Because of its formal character, därtill is most common in written Swedish, including essays, reports, and legal or historical writing. Learners may encounter it in older literature or formal discourse and should use it when a reserved, authoritative tone is intended. In everyday speech, more common alternatives such as dessutom or till på köpet are typically preferred.