varmistuivat

Varmistuivat is a Finnish verb form, the third-person plural past tense of varmistua. Var mistua means to become certain, to prove to be true, or to be confirmed. In usage, varmistuivat describes a change of state where previous doubt or uncertainty is replaced by certainty as information or conclusions are verified or supported.

Grammatically, varmistuivat is an intransitive verb form. It refers to subjects that themselves reach a state of certainty or are shown to be correct. The present tense form is varmistuvat (they become certain), while the past tense for other subjects has forms such as varmistuin (I became certain), varmistuit (you became certain), varmistui (he/she/it became certain). The verb is commonly used in formal or journalistic contexts to indicate that facts, data, or statements have been confirmed.

Common uses include reporting results, presenting evidence, and describing outcomes of verification processes. It is often contrasted with varmistaa, which is transitive and means to verify or ensure something, rather than to become certain oneself. For example, varmistuivat can be used to say that information or findings have turned out to be correct, whereas varmistaa would be used to describe the act of checking or ensuring correctness.

In summary, varmistuivat denotes that a group or set of facts has proven to be true or confirmed, emphasizing the result of verification rather than the act of verification itself. It is a standard term in Finnish for describing verified information in research, media, and professional reporting.