Aftrykkes

Aftrykkes is a Danish verb in the present passive form meaning that something is printed, stamped, or impressed by pressing. It is the passive counterpart of the verb aftrykke, which denotes producing a copy, imprint, or impression through a pressing or printing action. The term is commonly used in contexts where an official or physical imprint is created, such as documents, seals, or graphical impressions.

Etymology and related forms: The word combines the prefix af- with trykke (to press or print). Related forms include aftrykke (infinitive), aftryk (noun for the imprint or impression), and aftrykt (past participle). The present passive form is aftrykkes, while the simple past passive is typically expressed with blev aftrykt (e.g., dokumentet blev aftrykt).

Usage and nuance: Aftrykkes is often found in technical, archival, legal, or museum contexts, where it describes the act of producing an imprint or stamp that authenticates or records something. For example, a document may aftrykkes with a seal to certify its legitimacy, or an image may be aftrykkes in printmaking. In everyday language, more common verbs such as trykt or præget might be used, depending on the specific method of imprinting.

Examples:

- Brevet aftrykkes med et officielt stempel for at bekræfte dets gyldighed.

- Billedet aftrykkes i trykkeprocessen som en kopi af originalen.

- Fingeraftryk kan aftrykkes i en sikkerhedsregistrering for identifikation.

See also: aftryk (imprint), trykke (to print/press), præge (to stamp/emboss).