# path.dirname

## Function

Returns the parent directory path.

## Syntax

```bt
path(text).dirname()
```

## Parameters

None.

## Return value

| Type | Description |
| ------ | ------ |
| String | Parent directory path; returns an empty string if there is no parent directory. |

## Code Example

```bt
result = path('root/docs/index.md').dirname()

// Output: root/docs
print result
```

## Notes

- No access to the file system.