gedruk
Gedruk is a term of Afrikaans origin that translates to "printed" or "pressed" in English. In its most common usage, it refers to the physical act of printing something, such as a book, a document, or a photograph. The word can also describe something that has been compressed or flattened under pressure. For example, a metal object might be described as gedruk if it has been reshaped through a pressing process.
The term is widely understood within Afrikaans-speaking communities and is used in everyday contexts. When referring