Påtryckt

Påtryckt is a Swedish term used to describe text, images, or other markings that are printed directly onto the surface of an object. The word is a compound of på, meaning on, and trycka, to print, and functions as the past participle of trycka in a passive sense. In practical use, påtryckt emphasizes that the marking is part of the item itself, rather than something added later by hand.

The term is common in publishing, design, packaging, and archival descriptions. For example, påtryckt text on a card or label refers to information that was printed during production. In forms and packaging, pre-printed elements are often described as påtryckt, although a related term, förtryckt, is frequently used to denote material that is pre-printed or pre-printed fields in forms. Distinctions between these terms can be subtle and vary by industry or context.

In cataloging and description, påtryckt can help distinguish inherent design features from hand-added annotations. It is also used in industries such as printing, manufacturing, and museum work to indicate that a surface already bears printing or imagery as part of its original appearance.

See also: pre-printed, pre-printed forms, Förtryckt (pre-printed) forms.