noun

der Titel, –

title

Es ist ein Name oder eine Bezeichnung, die zeigt, wie etwas heißt oder welche Rolle jemand hat.

Titel is a German noun meaning "title."

  • Origin: Related to the English "title," it refers to the name of a book, movie, article, or a person's rank/status.
  • Similar words:
    • Überschrift (headline) — more specific to headings/subtitles in texts
    • Bezeichnung (designation) — more general term for naming or labeling
    • Rang (rank) — refers more to status or position

Difference:
"Titel" typically denotes the official or recognized name or honorific, while "Überschrift" is mainly for headings, and "Bezeichnung" is broader, used for any kind of naming or labeling.

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Examples

Ein Titel muss gut gewählt sein.noun

A title must be well chosen.

Jedes Buch hat seinen eigenen Titel.noun

Every book has its own title.

Dieser Titel gefällt mir sehr.noun

I like this title very much.

Dieser Titel klingt interessant.noun

This title sounds interesting.

Mein Titel passt gut zum Thema.noun

My title fits the topic well.

Diesen Titel kennt meine Schwester schon.noun

My sister already knows this title.

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