otsikko

Otsikko is a Finnish noun meaning "title" or "heading." It refers to the name given to a work or the label that introduces a section or piece of text. Otsikko is used in publishing, journalism and digital media to identify content, guide readers, and facilitate citation and indexing.

In publishing, the otsikko designates the title of a book, article, film, song or other work. In journalism, the otsikko (often called a headline) summarizes the main point of a story and aims to attract readers. In legal and academic documents, the otsikko can indicate the subject matter or scope of the text.

In digital contexts, the page title is commonly referred to as the sivun otsikko in Finnish and appears in browser tabs and search results. In user interfaces, a field labeled Otsikko invites the user to enter the title of a document, post or message.

Grammar: otsikko is a regular Finnish noun. The singular nominative is otsikko, and the plural nominative is otsikot. The singular genitive is otsikon and the plural genitive is otsikoiden. The word adjusts to other cases according to Finnish grammar.