Obtineerida

Obtineerida is an Estonian verb meaning to obtain, to acquire, or to gain possession or achievement of something after effort. It can denote acquiring tangible items, rights, licenses, or intangible things such as knowledge or information. The nuance often implies success after effort or process, rather than simple receiving.

Etymology: Obtineerida is a loanword in Estonian. Its root is Latin obtinere “to hold, to have, to obtain,” via the common European languages. The form is used primarily in formal, administrative, legal, or technical registers.

Usage: In contemporary Estonian, obtineerida appears in formal contexts such as legal documents, official correspondence, and business communication. Common collocations include obtineerida luba (to obtain a permit), obtineerida õigused (to obtain rights), obtineerida teavet (to obtain information), and obtineerida diplomi (to obtain a diploma). It is interchangeable with synonyms like hankida, omandada, saada in many contexts, though each word has its own nuance: hankida emphasizes procurement, omandada emphasizes ownership, saada is a general acquire.

Examples: Ta obtineeris vajalikud dokumendid enne pöördumist. Me püüame obtineerida teavet varasemate andmete põhjal.

Notes: The word is relatively formal, and in everyday speech speakers may prefer saada or hankida depending on context. As with many loanwords in Estonian, its use signals a formal or technical register.