tunnistama — illustration of tell

tunnistama

[ˈtunːistɑmɑ]

tell, say

Forms

ma-vorm (dictionary form)
tunnistama
da-vorm (after another verb)
tunnistada

Present (Olevik)

mina (ma)
tunnistan
sina (sa)
tunnistad
tema (ta)
tunnistab
meie (me)
tunnistame
teie (te)
tunnistate
nemad (nad)
tunnistavad

Past (Minevik)

mina (ma)
tunnistasin
sina (sa)
tunnistasid
tema (ta)
tunnistas
meie (me)
tunnistasime
teie (te)
tunnistasite
nemad (nad)
tunnistasid

Examples

Ta tunnistas oma süüd.

He admitted his guilt.

Tunnistaja tunnistas kohtus.

The witness testified in court.

Common combinations

oma süüd tunnistama

to admit one's guilt

kohtus tunnistama

to testify in court

Synonyms

Related words

In Estonian

midagi omaks, tõeks, õigeks võtma (ja seda ütlema)

Definitions, examples and word forms are partly based on the EKI Combined Dictionary (Eesti Keele Instituut, Sõnaveeb), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Dictio has edited and added to them. Sources and licenses

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