Italian Word · Intermediate
ottenere
to obtain / to get / to achieve
Pronunciation: ot-te-NE-re
Meaning
To acquire, gain, or achieve something, often as a result of effort.
Example
Spero di ottenere buoni risultati all'esame.
I hope to achieve good results on the exam.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice ottenere out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Italian word.