tunnustettiin
Tunnustettiin is the passive past tense form of the Finnish verb tunnustaa, meaning to confess, admit, or acknowledge. In Finnish, the passive voice is often used to present an admission or acknowledgement without specifying who made it, and tunnustettiin translates roughly to “was admitted” or “was confessed.” The form is commonly found in formal, journalistic, and legal contexts where statements or admissions are reported.
Use and nuance: Tunnustettiin is used when an admission has been made and the focus is on
Relation to related forms: Tunnustettiin is derived from tunnustaa. Related words include tunnustus (a confession or
Usage notes: The passive form emphasizes the event of admitting rather than the actor, making it common