German word

Titel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtiːtəl/

Meaning

  • masculine nountitle

Example

Der Titel des Buches ist sehr lang.

The title of the book is very long.

Illustration for Titel (title)

More examples

Die Single hat den Titel 'Sommer'.

The single has the title 'Summer'.

Core concept

A short formal label on a book or beside a person's name identifies the work or signals the person's status.

Common phrases

  • der Titel des Buches

    the title of the book

  • mit dem Titel 'Sommer'

    with the title 'Summer'

  • einen Titel tragen

    bear a title

Similar words

Name: A short name used to identify or call a person or thing.
Akademischer Titel: A formal designation showing an academic degree or scholarly status.
Überschrift: A brief heading placed at the top of a newspaper article or document.
Anrede: A word placed before a name when addressing someone in speech or writing.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für die offizielle oder gebräuchliche Benennung eines Werks oder einer Person (z. B. Buchtitel, Doktortitel).

Word origin

German Titel comes from Latin titulus, an inscription or label, and developed into a word for a work's name and a person's designation.

Usage tips

  • Titel is masculine, and its plural is also Titel: der Titel, die Titel.

Other meanings

  • job titlenoun
  • honorificnoun

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