varmistamaan

Varmistamaan is a Finnish verb in the -ma infinitive form of varmistaa, meaning to ensure, to make sure, or to verify. It is a non-finite form used in various syntactic constructions to express purpose, intention, or action that is to be carried out in order to achieve a result. The equivalent basic infinitive is varmistaa, while varmistamaan is used in clauses such as “Meidän tavoitteemme on varmistamaan…” (Our goal is to ensure…).

Grammatical notes are that varmistamaan belongs to the ma-infinitives, which operate in subordinate clauses and after certain adjectives or nouns. It commonly appears after expressions of necessity, purpose, or obligation, and can introduce a target action in statements about planning, quality control, or safety. The form is often paired with modal or auxiliary verbs when forming complex tenses in finite clauses.

Usage and contexts: varmistamaan is frequent in formal and semi-formal Finnish, especially in business, information technology, quality assurance, risk management, and safety procedures. It also appears in journalism and documentation where precision and verification are important. Common collocations include varmistamaan oikeellisuus (to ensure accuracy), varmistamaan tiedot (to verify the data), and varmistamaan, että (ensuring that).

Related words include varmistaa (the base infinitive, to ensure), varmistus and varmistaminen (verifications/verification processes). The term reflects a focus on accuracy, reliability, and preventative checks in Finnish usage.