This is the 2731st most frequent Swedish word.
tryckte
"Tryckte" means "pressed" in English.
The word "tryckte" in this sentence means "pressed," referring to the action of using force on an object—specifically, pressing a button.
Hon tryckte försiktigt på knappen.
She gently pressed the button.
Here, "tryckte" implies applying pressure in a way that holds or keeps the book against one's chest.
Han tryckte boken mot bröstet.
He pressed the book against his chest.
In this example, "tryckte" means "emphasized," indicating a metaphorical pressure or focus on a point being made.