tilläga

Tilläga is a Swedish verb that denotes the act of adding or appending something, most often referring to information, details, or items in a text, discussion, or plan. In standard modern Swedish the preferred form is tillägga; tiläga is a less common or older variant that may appear in some dialects or historical writings.

Etymology and meaning: The verb is formed from till- meaning “to” and lägga meaning “to lay,” with the figurative extension of placing an addition onto something. It is closely related to the noun tillägg, which means an addition or supplement. The core sense is to introduce or include extra material beyond what has already been stated or included.

Usage and nuance: Tillägga is commonly used in formal or written contexts, such as reports, academic writing, news, and official communications. It emphasizes the act of providing new information or a supplementary point. In everyday speech, speakers more often use the equivalent phrasal verb lägga till, which has a similar meaning but a more colloquial tone. A typical construction is “tillägga att” or “jag tillägger att,” meaning “to add that” or “I would add that.”

Variants and spelling: While tillägga is the standard spelling in contemporary Swedish, tiläga appears in some older texts and dialectal usage. For modern, formal writing, it is advisable to use tillägga.

See also: tillägg, lägga till, SAOL (Svenska Akademiens ordlista).