Valmistaudutko

Valmistaudutko is a Finnish question form that means “Are you preparing yourself?” or “Are you getting ready?” It is formed from the verb valmistautua (to prepare oneself) in the second-person singular present tense, valmistaudut, with the question particle -ko added to create a yes–no question: Valmistaudutko?

Usage and examples

The phrase is commonly used in everyday Finnish to ask about readiness for upcoming events, tasks, or activities. It is often followed by a destination or purpose, for example: Valmistaudutko kokeeseen? (Are you getting ready for the test?) Valmistaudutko palaveriin? (Are you preparing for the meeting?) The construction is typical in both spoken and written Finnish.

Grammar notes

Valmistautua is the reflexive/semi-auxiliary verb for preparing oneself, and the -ko/-kö particle is the standard Finnish tool for forming yes–no questions. The exact spelling may vary with context and style, but Valmistaudutko is the conventional question form when addressing a single listener informally.

See also

Finnish question formation, Finnish verb conjugation, preparatory phrases in Finnish.

Summary

Valmistaudutko is a concise, everyday Finnish expression used to inquire about someone’s readiness for a forthcoming obligation or event. It illustrates Finnish question formation through the combination of a conjunctive verb form and the question particle -ko.