Varaa

Varaa is the singular imperative form of the Finnish verb varata, meaning to reserve or book. It is used to give a direct instruction to someone to make a reservation, for example in travel, hospitality, or event contexts. Because Finnish imperative forms differ by person and number, varaa is typically directed at a single person, while the plural or polite form is varatkaa.

In addition to its imperative use, varaa also appears in the present tense when combined with a subject, as in hän varaa (he/she reserves). The negative imperative is Älä varaa, used to tell someone not to make a reservation. Common contexts include online booking prompts, signage, and customer-service dialogue, where phrases such as Varaa huone tai lippu ajoissa are typical.

Related forms in the same verb family include varaus, meaning a reservation or booking, and varata, the infinitive “to reserve.” The verb varata is a native Finnish word that participates in standard Finnish conjugation patterns, with other forms such as minä varaan (I reserve) and te varaatte (you all reserve) used in everyday speech.

Varaa as a term is primarily functional within Finnish language usage, serving as a direct call to action in commercial and service environments. Its meaning is straightforward: to commit to reserving a resource or space in advance.