otto
word
/ˈɑˌtoʊ/
AH-toh
/ˈɒtəʊ/
O-toh
Definition
A male given name used in some European languages, especially German. It refers to a person's name, not a common object or action.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a proper name, so it is normally capitalized as 'Otto'. In English, it may appear in historical, German, or family-name contexts, and it is not used like an ordinary vocabulary word.
Spanish: Otto (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Otto (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Otto (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 奥托（人名）Chinese (Traditional): 奧託（人名）Hindi: ओट्टो (व्यक्तिवाचक नाम)Arabic: أوتو (اسم علم)Bengali: ओट्टो (নাম)Russian: ОттоJapanese: オットーVietnamese: OttoKorean: 오토Turkish: OttoUrdu: اوٹوIndonesian: Otto
Example Sentences
My grandfather was named Otto.
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Otto is waiting outside.
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I met a boy called Otto at school.
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Have you seen Otto today, or is he still working from home?
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Everyone thought Otto was quiet, but he was actually really funny.
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If Otto calls, tell him I'll be there in ten minutes.
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