knappa

Knappa is a term that can refer to multiple things depending on context. In Swedish, knappa is a common verb meaning to type or input data quickly on a keyboard. It is widely used in computing and data-entry, with phrases such as att knappa in meaning to key in information or numbers. The verb can also describe the action of pressing keys or buttons, as in knappa på tangenterna.

Knappa, Oregon, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Clatsop County, United States. It lies along the Columbia River opposite Astoria and is part of the Astoria metropolitan area. The area is rural, with an economy historically based on forestry, fishing, and agriculture. The Knappa School District serves the community and operates Knappa High School and Knappa Elementary.

Origin of the name: The Swedish verb knappa and the Oregon place name Knappa are unrelated; the Oregon name reflects local historical naming practices and has no known connection to the Swedish usage. In other languages or contexts, "Knappa" may appear as a surname or place name, but those uses are distinct from the Swedish term and the Oregon community.