Tunnustasid

Tunnustasid is an Estonian word that translates to "acknowledged," "recognized," or "confessed" in English. It is the past tense plural form of the verb "tunnustama." This verb encompasses a range of meanings related to admitting or confirming something.

In its most direct sense, "tunnustasid" can mean that multiple individuals admitted to doing something, often something wrong or incriminating. For example, "The suspects tunnustasid their guilt" would imply that the suspects jointly confessed to their wrongdoing. It can also signify acknowledging the existence or validity of something. If a group of people recognized a problem, "Nad tunnustasid probleemi olemasolu" would be the way to express that.

Furthermore, "tunnustasid" can be used in the context of recognizing someone's achievements or merits. For instance, "The committee tunnustasid his contributions" would mean that the committee acknowledged and praised his work. The specific nuance of the word depends heavily on the context in which it is used. It is a versatile verb in the Estonian language, conveying a sense of confirmation, admission, or appreciation by more than one person.