Trykkes

Trykkes is the present passive form of the Norwegian verb trykke, meaning to press or to print. It denotes that the action is performed on the subject, typically by an agent or process. The sense can refer to physical pressure as well as to the production of text or images in print.

In practical usage, trykkes is common in publishing and manufacturing contexts. In publishing, it indicates that a work is being produced in printed form. For example: “Artikkelen trykkes i neste utgave av avisen” (The article is printed in the next issue of the newspaper) or “Boka trykkes i nytt opplag” (The book is being printed in a new edition/run). In other settings, it can describe applying pressure during processing, such as “delene trykkes sammen” (the parts are pressed together).

Etymology and relatives: trykkes derives from the verb trykke, and is used in Bokmål and Nynorsk. It is cognate with Swedish trycka and Danish trykke, all sharing the core meaning of pressing or printing. The form is productive in both formal and everyday Norwegian, fitting for passive constructions across various contexts.

See also: trykke, trykk (the act of printing or pressure), trykkeri (printing house), opplag (print run/edition), trykkes i trykkeriet (a phrase used in publishing and manufacturing).