valmistaudumme
Valmistaudumme is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Finnish verb valmistautua, meaning to prepare oneself or to get ready. The form expresses that the speaker and others are currently preparing for an upcoming situation, event, or task. It is used in statements about collective preparation and is typically followed by phrases indicating what is being prepared for, such as koetukseen (for an exam), matkaan (for a trip), or projektiin (for a project).
Grammatically, valmistaudumme is an intransitive, reflexive verb form. It belongs to the common Finnish pattern of
Usage notes: Valmistaudumme is appropriate for describing deliberate, outcome-oriented preparation by a group that includes the
- Me valmistaudumme kokeeseen huomenna.
- Valmistaudumme tulevaan projektiin yhdessä tiimin kanssa.
- Ennen matkaa me valmistaudumme pakkaamalla ja tarkastamalla tavarat.
Etymology and cognates: The verb is formed from the root related to preparation (valmistus) with the reflexive