botimi

Botimi is an Albanian noun meaning edition or printing of a publication. It denotes a specific release of a book, magazine, or other work and is used to distinguish one version from another when there are textual or design differences, pagination changes, or format variations. In libraries, bookstores, and publishing houses, botimi is used to label editions, for example botimi i parë (the first edition), botimi i ri (the new edition or reprint), and ri-botimet (reprints). The term can apply to both print and digital editions, including e-books and online releases.

Etymology and usage are anchored in the Albanian publishing vocabulary. Botimi is part of a broader set that includes botuesi (publisher) and related terms tied to printing and distribution. In practice, the edition label is often used by readers and retailers to identify the specific release of a work, while the title and author remain constant. The concept of a separate edition is common across languages, and botimi serves a parallel function within Albanian-language publishing.

See also: Publishing, Edition, Printing, Albanian language. Botimi remains a standard term in Albanian libraries, bookstores, and publishing discourse for referring to a particular release of a work, whether in traditional print or contemporary digital formats.