otto

noun
UK: /ˈɒt.əʊ/
US: /ˈɑː.toʊ/

  1. A male given name, often of German or Italian origin, short for names like Ottavio or Otto.

    1. My friend Otto is very tall. [ ] [ ]
    2. Otto, a skilled carpenter, built the bookshelf himself. [ ] [ ]

  2. A surname.

    1. I know a family named Otto. [ ] [ ]
    2. Dr. Otto is a renowned scientist in the field of genetics. [ ] [ ]
otto noun

  1. In the context of engines, it refers to the Otto cycle, a thermodynamic cycle that describes the functioning of a typical spark-ignition engine.

    1. The otto engine is very common. [ ] [ ]
    2. The efficiency of the otto cycle is crucial for modern car engines. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "otto" in English means: A male given name, often of German or Italian origin, short for names like Ottavio or Otto., A surname..

The phonetic transcription of "otto" is /ˈɒt.əʊ/ in British English and /ˈɑː.toʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "otto": "My friend Otto is very tall.". More examples on the page.