noun
en titel
a title
Ett namn på en bok, en film eller en låt som berättar vad den heter. Det kan också vara ett ord som visar någons yrke eller rang.
Definition & meaning
Titel means title. It can refer to:
- The name of a book, film, song, or other work.
- A designation indicating someone’s profession, rank, or position.
- A championship or other distinction won in a competition.
Grammar & Word origin
Titel is an en-noun:
- Singular: en titel, titeln
- Plural: titlar, titlarna
The word comes from Latin titulus, meaning “inscription” or “title.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- namn — “name”; broader than titel and used for people, places, and things as well as works.
- benämning — “designation” or “term”; emphasizes what something is called rather than its formal title.
- befattning — “position” or “post”; refers to the job itself, not necessarily the title attached to it.
There is no direct antonym that applies to all meanings of titel.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Vad är titeln på boken du läser?noun
What is the title of the book you are reading?
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