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front page
The very front page of a newspaper or magazine, where the most important news stories and often a large picture are placed.
Die überraschende Nachricht schaffte es auf die Titelseite aller großen Tageszeitungen.
The surprising news made it onto the front page of all the major daily newspapers.
'Titelseite' (front page/title page) is made up of 'der Titel' (title) and 'die Seite' (page). The 's' in the middle is a linking s, which connects the two words.
Der Titel des Buches stand in großen Buchstaben auf der Titelseite.
The title of the book was written in large letters on the title page.
In connection with newspapers, the phrase 'es auf die Titelseite schaffen' (to make it onto the front page) is very common. It means that an event is important enough to become the main news story.
Mit ihrem Sieg hat die Sportlerin es auf die Titelseite geschafft.
With her victory, the athlete made it onto the front page.
You can tell from the context which kind of 'Titelseite' is meant. Words like 'Zeitung' (newspaper), 'Magazin' (magazine), or 'Schlagzeile' (headline) point to the front page of a publication, while 'Buch' (book), 'Roman' (novel), or 'Autor' (author) refer to the first page of a book.
Die Schlagzeile auf der Titelseite der Zeitung war schockierend.
The headline on the front page of the newspaper was shocking.
cover
'das Cover' and 'die Titelseite' both have to do with the front part of printed media. 'Cover' means the designed front side of a book, magazine, CD, or record. For newspapers and magazines, 'Titelseite' means the very front page with important news stories or pictures. With books, 'Titelseite' can also mean the first printed page inside, where the title and author appear. This is why the words can easily be confused. For the outer appearance and design, 'Cover' is often the right choice. For a newspaper, magazine, or the first title page inside a book, 'Titelseite' is more precise.
Die Nachricht stand heute auf der Titelseite der Zeitung.
The news story was on the front page of the newspaper today.
Auf dem Cover des Buches sieht man eine rote Tür.
On the cover of the book, you can see a red door.