Valmistaa
Valmistaa is a Finnish verb meaning to prepare, to make, or to manufacture/produce. It is used for both everyday tasks such as cooking and for creating goods or plans. The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object, for example: “minä valmistan ruokaa” (I prepare food) or “valmistaa tuotetta” (to manufacture a product). It can also refer to preparing a plan or arrangement, as in “valmistaa esitys” (to prepare a presentation).
Etymology and related forms: Valmistaa derives from the adjective valmis, meaning ready, with the common verb-ending
Conjugation and usage: In present indicative the forms are: minä valmistan, sinä valmistat, hän valmistaa, me
Contexts and compounds: Valmistaa appears in culinary contexts (valmistaa ateria/ruoka), industrial contexts (valmistaa tuotteita), and planning
Examples: “Minä valmistan tänään lounaan.” “Tehtaalla valmistetaan autoja.” “Hän valmisti juhliin kattauksen.”