Valmistauduin

Valmistauduin is a Finnish verb that translates to "I prepared" or "I got ready" in English. It is the first-person singular past tense form of the verb valmistautua. This verb is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing to describe the act of making oneself ready for an event, task, or situation.

The verb valmistautua is a reflexive verb, meaning the action is directed back towards the subject. The base verb is valmistaa, which means "to prepare" or "to make." The addition of the suffix -utua indicates that the subject is performing the preparation on themselves. Therefore, valmistauduin literally means "I prepared myself."

Examples of its usage include preparing for a journey, an exam, a meeting, or any other activity that requires prior arrangement or readiness. For instance, "Valmistauduin matkaa varten" translates to "I prepared myself for the trip." Similarly, "Valmistauduin kokeeseen" means "I prepared myself for the exam." The verb conveys a sense of active engagement in the process of getting ready.