Valmistuvat

Valmistuvat is a Finnish word form derived from the verb valmistua, which generally means to become ready, to complete preparation, or to graduate. In everyday usage, valmistuvat most often refers to people, particularly students, who are in the final phase of their studies and are nearing graduation.

Grammatical notes and usage

Valmistuvat can function both as a finite verb form and as a present participle used adjectivally. As a finite verb, it agrees with a plural subject (for example, opiskelijat valmistuvat), meaning “they are graduating” or “they are about to graduate.” As a participial phrase, it commonly appears together with a noun to indicate the group that is about to graduate, typically in the plural form (valmistuvat opiskelijat = graduates-to-be or students who are about to graduate). In practice, the most common shorthand in educational contexts is to say valmistuvat (for example, “valmistuvat opiskelijat” or simply “valmistuvat”) to denote the group of students nearing graduation or to refer to a graduating class in headlines or summaries.

Related terms

Valmistuminen refers to the act of graduating or completing studies, while valmistua is the verb meaning “to become ready” or “to graduate.” The adjective form valmistuva can also be used to describe something or someone that is preparing or about to be finished.

Examples of use

Valmistuvat opiskelijat kokoontuivat juhlasaliin. The students who are about to graduate gathered in the ceremonial hall.

Valmistuvan luokan rahoitusmahdollisuuksista tiedotettiin opinto-ohjelman tilaisuudessa. Information about funding for the graduating class was announced at an academic program event.

See also

Valmistua, valmistuminen, ylioppilastutkinto.