obtinere

Obținere, sometimes written obtinere in less formal contexts, is a feminine Romanian noun that denotes the act or process of obtaining something, or the result of such obtaining. It is used for both tangible objects and abstract outcomes, such as documents, permissions, rights, or qualifications.

Etymology: The word derives from Latin obtinēre (to hold, to obtain) and entered Romanian through the Romance language family. Cognate forms appear in several Romance languages, for example Italian ottenere and French obtenir.

Usage: The related verb is a obține (to obtain). In formal and administrative language, obținerea is common: obținerea diplomei, obținerea cetățeniei, obținerea licenței. In everyday speech, speakers typically use the verb rather than the noun, e.g., Am obținut un rezultat. The noun obținere can also function abstractly as a concept, as in obținerea finanțării.

Related terms: dobândire (acquisition), realizare (achievement). Distinctions: obținere emphasizes the act or result of obtaining, while dobândire tends to focus on the process of acquiring ownership or rights, and realizare on achieving a goal or milestone.