valmistuvad

Valmistuvad is Estonian for “are preparing (themselves)” or “are getting ready.” It is the third-person plural present tense form of the verb valmita/valmistuma, used to describe a group of subjects engaged in preparatory actions. The form emphasizes ongoing or imminent preparation for a stated goal.

In typical use, valmistuvad introduces what the subjects prepare for, often followed by a translative case indicating the intended outcome or event. Common examples include eksamiks (for the exam) or turniiriks (for the tournament). The construction can express preparation by students, teams, colleagues, or any collective subject. For instance, Nad valmistuvad eksamiks means “They are preparing for the exam,” and Meeskonnad valmistuvad turniiriks means “Teams are preparing for the tournament.”

Grammatically, valmistuvad is a finite verb form appropriate for plural subjects in the present tense. It can be negated with ei: Nad ei valmistu, meaning “They are not getting ready.” The related noun form valmimine or valmistumine refers to the act or process of preparing.

Related terms include valmima/valmistama (the base verb meaning “to prepare” or “to prepare someone/something”) and the noun valminud/valmistus for the result or act of preparation. Valmistuvad is commonly used in educational, athletic, professional, or event contexts to describe groups in the process of preparing for a forthcoming task or occasion.