valmistautumassa

Valmistautumassa is a Finnish expression that conveys the idea of being in the act of preparing or in a state of readiness for a future event. It is derived from the verb valmistautua (to prepare oneself) and is commonly used to describe ongoing preparation before a planned action, event, or possible situation. The form functions as a non-finite expression, often appearing with a form of olla (to be) or used in subordinate clauses to indicate an ongoing preparatory phase.

In usage, valmistautumassa typically describes a situation where people, groups, or institutions are actively preparing for something that has not yet happened. It can appear in formal or neutral contexts, such as news reports, official statements, or sports and event coverage. The meaning is close to English “in preparation” or “in the process of getting ready.”

Common examples include:

- Hallitus on valmistautumassa tuleviin neuvotteluihin. (The government is preparing for upcoming negotiations.)

- Joukkue on valmistautumassa uuden kauden alkuun. (The team is getting ready for the start of the new season.)

These examples illustrate the phrase’s use to emphasize the ongoing preparatory work rather than the completion of preparation.

Relation to related forms:

- valmistautuminen: the noun meaning “preparation.”

- valmistautua: the verb meaning “to prepare (oneself)” or “to get ready.”

Valmistautumassa thus serves as a situational marker within Finnish to highlight an active, ongoing phase of readiness ahead of a forthcoming event or action.

See also: valmistautuminen, valmistautua, valmisteilla.