titlul

Titlul is the definite form of the Romanian noun titlu, meaning “the title” or “title.” It is used to denote the name by which a work is identified, as well as formal designations or rights that confer status or ownership. In standard usage, titlul accompanies references to books, articles, films, paintings, and other creative or official works, indicating their identifying label.

Etymology: The word derives from Latin titulus, and is cognate with French titre, Italian titolo, and Spanish título. The sense expanded in Romanian to cover both literary titles and various official or legal designations.

Uses and senses:

- Literary and media: titlul refers to the title of a book, article, film, or artwork.

- Legal and property: titlu de proprietate (title to property) and related documents prove ownership or encumbrances.

- Academic and professional: titlu as a credential or rank, such as titlul de doctor or titlul academic; the term can designate an official designation of position.

- Nobility: titluri nobiliare are hereditary or granted designations such as count, baron, or duke, historically recognized in Romanian contexts.

Grammar: Titlul is masculine and takes the enclitic definite article; plural form is titluri. Examples: “Titlul cărții este pe copertă.” “El a obținut titlul de doctor.”