Varmisti

Varmisti is a Finnish verb form meaning “confirmed” or “ensured.” It is the third-person singular past tense of the verb varmistaa, which has the meanings to make sure, to ensure, to verify, or to confirm. The word is used to describe a completed action in the past by a subject such as a person or a single organization.

In usage, varmisti commonly appears in statements about verifying facts, arrangements, or safety. For example: “Hän varmisti tapaamisen ajan” (He confirmed the time of the meeting) and “Virasto varmisti tiedot” (The agency confirmed the information). The nuance depends on context: it can refer to confirming information, securing arrangements, or ensuring that conditions are met.

Related forms include varmistaa (infinitive), which denotes the general act of confirming or verifying, and varmistus (verification or confirmation), the noun form describing the process or result of verification. The adverb varmasti, meaning certainly or certainly so, is etymologically related but not a direct form of varmisti.

Varmisti is primarily used in Finnish prose and reporting to indicate a completed act of verification or assurance. It should not be confused with the adverb varmasti, which conveys certainty rather than a past-tense action.