varautui
Varautui is the third-person singular past tense form of the Finnish verb varautua, which means to prepare oneself, to brace for something, or to anticipate and take precautions. It is used when describing that someone took steps to be ready for a future event, risk, or change.
Grammatically, varautua is a pronominal verb. Varautui represents the imperfect (past) tense in the active voice
Usage notes: Varautua commonly appears in contexts centered on risk management, safety planning, or personal readiness.
- Hän varautui tulevaan kokeeseen. (He prepared himself for the upcoming exam.)
- Kansalaiset varautuivat hätätilanteisiin. (The citizens prepared for emergencies.)
Related terms: valmistautua (to get ready), varautuminen (preparedness), ennaltaehkäisy (prevention). Etymology: varautua is part of the