tunnistatakse

Tunnistatakse is Estonian and functions as the present passive form of the verb tunnistama. It expresses that an action such as acknowledging, testifying, or recognizing is taking place, with the doer left unspecified.

In usage, tunnistatakse appears most often in formal or semi-formal contexts, including legal texts, official statements, and journalistic prose. It is used to present something as accepted or established, rather than attributing the action to a specific agent. The passive voice helps frame judgments or findings as broadly recognized.

Morphology and formation: the infinitive stem of tunnistama is tunnist-, and the present passive form is created with the suffix -akse, yielding tunnistatakse. This form typically refers to a general, non-agentive subject, allowing the speaker to convey a factual or widely acknowledged stance without naming who performs the action.

Semantics and nuance: the meaning of tunnistatakse covers several related notions, including acknowledgment, confirmation, and testimony. Depending on context, it can imply legal or official recognition, factual admission, or broad social acceptance of a proposition.

Examples:

- Estonian: Tunnistatakse, et olukord on keeruline. Translation: It is acknowledged that the situation is complex.

- Estonian: Uuringu tulemuste kohaselt tunnistatakse, et meetod on efektiivne. Translation: According to the study results, it is acknowledged that the method is effective.

Etymology and related forms: tunnistatakse is linked to tunnistama, meaning to testify, acknowledge, or confess. Related words include tunnistus (testimony, certificate) and tunnistaja (witness). The form is commonly contrasted with active equivalents such as tunnistama or statements in the past tense.

See also: tunnistus, tunnistaja, tunnustama.