Tunnustasin

Tunnustasin is an Estonian word that translates to "I confessed" or "I acknowledged" in English. It is the first-person singular past tense of the verb "tunnustama," which means to acknowledge, recognize, confess, or admit.

The word can be used in various contexts. In a legal or moral sense, "tunnustasin" implies admitting to having committed a wrongdoing or a mistake. For example, someone might say "Tunnustasin oma süüd" which means "I confessed my guilt." In a more general sense, it can mean admitting to or acknowledging a fact or a truth, even if it is not necessarily negative. For instance, one could say "Tunnustasin, et tal oli õigus" meaning "I acknowledged that he was right."

The verb "tunnustama" itself has broader applications, encompassing recognition of achievements or qualities. However, the past tense form "tunnustasin" specifically refers to the action of confessing or acknowledging performed by the speaker in the past. The precise meaning is often clarified by the context in which the word is used.