Valmistumisestaan

Valmistumisestaan is a Finnish grammatical form built from the noun valmistuminen, which can mean either the act of becoming ready or the completion of studies (graduation). The suffix -sta/-stä signals an about or concerning sense, and the possessive element indicates the subject of the statement. Together, valmistumisestaan typically means “about his/her graduation” or “concerning his/her preparation,” depending on the context. The construction is used with verbs of communication or discussion, such as kertoa, puhua, keskustella, or muistella, to specify the topic of talk or reporting.

Morphologically, valmistumisestaan combines the base noun with the possessive suffix and the -sta/-stä ending that marks the topic or source. The exact nuance shifts with context: in educational settings, it often refers to graduation; in performance or readiness contexts, it can refer to preparation or readiness. The form is most common in formal or written Finnish, particularly in reports, interviews, or summaries where the speaker or subject’s status is being described.

Examples:

- Hän kertoi valmistumisestaan viime viikolla. (He talked about his graduation last week.)

- Keskustelu keskittyi hänen valmistumisestaan ja tulevista suunnitelmistaan. (The discussion focused on his graduation and his future plans.)

- Kirjoitus käsittelee valmistumisestaan ja siihen liittyviä kokemuksia. (The piece discusses his graduation and related experiences.)

Note that the precise meaning of valmistumisestaan depends on context, since valmistuminen can refer to graduating from school or to becoming prepared in a broader sense. The phrase is used to indicate the topic of discourse rather than to denote a standalone concept.