valmistatteko

Valmistatteko is a Finnish verb form used to ask a group whether they are preparing or making something. It is the second-person plural present indicative form of the verb valmistaa, combined with the question particle -ko/-kö. The meaning depends on the object that follows, and it is commonly used in everyday conversation as well as formal contexts.

In Finnish, the basic verb is valmistaa, meaning to prepare, make, produce, or manufacture. The present tense for you (plural) is valmistatte, and adding -ko creates a yes-no question: valmistatteko. The subject pronoun te (you plural) is implied by the verb ending, so the question does not require an explicit subject.

Usage notes include that valmistatteko can refer to culinary tasks (for example, cooking or assembling meals), as well as non-culinary preparation such as arranging an event, organizing material, or starting a production process. The form is versatile and its exact sense is determined by the accompanying object or context.

Examples:

- Valmistatteko kahvia? — Are you making coffee?

- Valmistatteko lounaan. — Are you preparing lunch.

- Valmistatteko suunnitelmat ensi viikoksi? — Are you preparing plans for next week?

See also:

valmistaa, valmistus, valmistelu, Finnish question formation with -ko/-kö. Valmistatteko illustrates how the Finnish -ko/-kö question particle attaches to finite verb forms to create direct yes-no questions.