This is the 937th most frequent Estonian word.
tunnistada
"To admit" or "to confess."
Here 'tunnistama' is used in the sense of to confess or admit, often indicating a revelation of a truth.
Ma pean sulle tunnistama, et ma eksisin.
I must confess to you that I made a mistake.
In this context, 'tunnistada' means to testify, implying providing a formal statement or evidence.
Ta läks kohtusse, et tunnistada süüdistatava vastu.
He went to court to testify against the defendant.
Here, 'tunnistada' is used to acknowledge or recognize, recognizing a statement or status as valid or correct.