Aftrykke

Aftrykke is a Danish verb meaning to reproduce something by pressing, often in the sense of printing, stamping, or imprinting a copy or impression. The form is built from af- (off, away, or back) and trykke (to press or print). In practice, aftrykke covers producing a new copy from an original, whether by a printing press, stamp, or other pressing method.

Common uses

- Printing or reproducing text and images: a newspaper may aftrykke a statement, or a publisher may aftrykke a new edition of a book.

- Stamping or imprinting: to aftrykke a seal, emblem, or mark onto a surface, such as metal, paper, or official documents.

- Imprinting in production or reproduction contexts: duplicating a design by pressing a plate or block to create a copy.

Etymology and related terms

- The word is formed from af- plus trykke (to press or print). The related noun aftryk refers to the impression or imprint itself.

- In everyday language, aftrykke is often used in more formal or technical contexts related to printing or stamping, while in casual speech people might simply use trykke when the emphasis is on the act of printing.

Conjugation and usage notes

- Aftrykke is a regular verb in Danish. The past participle is aftrykt, used in perfect constructions such as har aftrykt.

- The term contrasts with trykke, which more broadly means to press or print, while aftrykke emphasizes the act of reproducing an existing copy.

Overall, aftrykke denotes the production of a duplicate or imprint by pressing, with strong ties to printing, stamping, and official imprints.