Prikket

Prikket is a Norwegian term with two main senses. As an adjective, it describes something that has dots or spots, i.e., a dotted or spotted pattern. This usage is common when talking about textiles, wallpapers, clothing, or surfaces that feature small round marks. As a past participle of the verb prikke, prikket also appears in verbal constructions to indicate that something has been pricked or marked with points, and it forms part of compound tenses in Norwegian.

Etymology and form. The word originates from the noun prikk, meaning a dot or spot, which itself comes from a Germanic root for marking points. The suffix -et is a typical participial or adjectival ending in Bokmål Norwegian, giving rise to the adjective sense prikket and, in some contexts, reinforcing the dotted meaning.

Usage. In everyday language, prikket describes patterns and textures: for example, fabrics or designs described as prikket denote a dotted appearance. The participial use of prikket appears in verb phrases and compound tenses, in accordance with Norwegian grammar rules for the verb prikke (to prick or to dot).

See also. Related terms include prikk (dot or spot) and prikkete, a form encountered in some dialectal or stylistic variants to convey a dotted pattern. The concept is closely related to other language-specific terms for spotted or patterned designs, such as prickled or polka-dotted in broader design discourse.