titulli

Titulli is a noun in Albanian meaning “title” or “heading.” It designates the official name given to a creative work, document, or a section within a larger text. Titles identify works such as books, films, articles, songs, and other products, and they can convey information about content, genre, or focus. The definite form titulli refers to a specific title, as in the phrase “titulli i librit” (the title of the book). The plural forms include tituj (indefinite plural) and titujt (definite plural).

Etymology and usage notes indicate that titulli derives from Latin titulus, meaning inscription or label, and came into Albanian through historical contact with Romance languages. In practice, titulli is used when discussing or listing the designated name of a work. For example, “Titulli i kapitullit të parë është Hyrje” translates to “The title of the first chapter is Introduction.” In bibliographic entries and cataloging, Titulli is a standard field alongside author and publication data. It is distinct from emër (name) or emërtim (naming) used for people or objects; titulli specifically refers to the formal designation of a work rather than a personal name. When referring to a work’s title in prose, Albanian writers may apply standard capitalization rules for titles per relevant style guides.

See also: emër, emërtim, emri.