Varastottaa

Varastottaa is a Finnish verb that is commonly encountered as a nonstandard or regional variant of varastaa, which means to steal. In standard Finnish, the infinitive and the basic form is varastaa; varastottaa is not typically listed as a separate verb in formal dictionaries and is generally treated as incorrect in formal writing. When used, it is understood to convey the same core meaning as varastaa, namely the act of taking something that does not belong to you.

Etymology and relation to other forms. Varastaa derives from the root varasto, meaning storage or warehouse, but varastaa is the established verb meaning to steal. Varastottaa appears primarily as a colloquial or dialectal variant of varastaa rather than as a distinct lexical item with its own registered meaning. Because it is not standard, its exact interpretation can vary by speaker and region.

Usage notes. In written Finnish, varastottaa should be avoided in favor of varastaa if you mean stealing. The standard verb varastaa is conjugated in the usual way (varastaa, varastat, varastaa, varastamme, varastatte, varastavat; past tense varasti; passive varastetaan). Be mindful not to confuse varastottaa with the store-related verbs varastoida (to store) or varastointi (storing, inventory).

See also. varastaa; varastoida; varastointi; varasto.