brugtbrugte
Brugtbrugte is a neologism that has appeared in discussions about sustainability, consumer culture, and the circular economy in Danish-language contexts. The term is formed by combining and reframing forms of the verb brugge/bruge and the adjective brugt, effectively signaling a second or renewed cycle of use. In practical terms, bruktbrugte is used to describe items that have already been used once and are reintroduced to the market after repair, refurbishment, or continued use by another owner. It is not a standard or widely accepted entry in Danish dictionaries, and it remains primarily a niche or promotional expression rather than an established category.
Linguistic notes about the word point to its use as a reduplicated or emphatic construct. Brugt means
Usage and reception vary. In some sustainability discussions and on certain marketing platforms, bruktbrugte is proposed
See also: genbrug, genbrugt, second-hand markets, circular economy, neologisms.