Tillhört

Tillhört is the past participle and supine form of the Swedish verb tillhöra, meaning to belong to or to be a member of. In modern Swedish it is mainly used in perfect or pluperfect constructions with auxiliary verbs, for example har tillhört or hade tillhört. The present tense form is tillhör, as in den här boken tillhör mig (this book belongs to me). There is also the fixed two‑word expression höra till, used without the prefix til‑.

Grammatical notes: tillhöra is a regelbundet verb and follows standard conjugation patterns in Swedish. The preterite form is tillhörde, while the supine or past participle is tillhört. This form is used after have or had to indicate possession in the past, for example Boken har tillhört min familj i flera generationer. The participle can also function adjectivally in some contexts, for instance en tillhört egendom (a property that has belonged). The verb phrase höra till remains common in everyday language and can be used interchangeably with tillhöra in many contexts to express belonging.

Etymology and usage: tillhöra comes from the two‑word phrase till höra till, meaning to fit within or belong to a group or category. The construction is common across Swedish, including formal or historical texts. Distinctions between tillhöra and höra till are often a matter of style or emphasis rather than strict meaning.

Related terms: tillhörighet (belonging, affiliation), tillhörande (belonging, related as an adjective). In most cases, tillhört is encountered in written and formal contexts, particularly when describing ownership or membership over time.