Varustamaan

Varustamaan is a Finnish verb meaning to equip, outfit, arm, or provide with equipment or supplies. It is the -maan form of varustaa, used in non-finite clauses and certain syntactic constructions. The basic finite present forms are varustan, varustat, and varustaa, while the passive present is varustetaan and the past passive varustettiin.

The noun forms related to the verb include varustaminen, which denotes the act of outfitting, and varusteet, which are equipment or gear. Varustus is a broader term that can refer to equipment or the act of outfitting in a general sense. These related forms help describe both the action and the items involved in equipping.

Usage notes: Varustaa generally takes a direct object representing the person or thing to be equipped and is often followed by the instruments or supplies used for outfitting, for example with varusteet or tarvikkeet. The -maan infinitive varustamaan appears in various subordinate or purpose clauses and is used in more formal or technical contexts.

Examples:

- Vene varustettiin navigointilaitteilla. (The boat was equipped with navigation devices.)

- Varustaminen aloitettiin viime kuussa. (Outfitting/provisioning began last month.)

See also: varuste (equipment), varustus (outfitting or equipment in general), varustaminen (the act of outfitting).