German Conversation · Level 181
30 words
German word
titeln
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtiːtl̩n/
Meaning
- verbheadline
Example
Die Zeitung titelte den Artikel groß.
The newspaper gave the article a prominent headline.
More examples
Der Kritiker titelte die Kolumne sarkastisch.
The critic titled the column in a sarcastic way.
Core concept
An editor places a short, striking line over a news story before it reaches the page.
Common phrases
eine Kolumne titeln
title a column
ein Werk titeln
title a work
Similar words
betiteln: Assign an official title to a work or article.
überschriften: Put a brief heading above a section, chapter, or article.
schlagzeilen: Turn a major public event into a bold news headline.
Definition in German
einem Beitrag eine prägnante, oft kurze Überschrift geben, die Aufmerksamkeit wecken soll
Word origin
German created titeln from Titel by adding a verb-forming ending, while Titel ultimately derives from Latin titulus.
Usage tips
- Titeln belongs mainly to newspaper and editorial language; everyday speech more often uses eine Überschrift geben.
Other meanings
- titleverb
- entitleverb
Related words
- Titelzeileheadlinenoun