No. 494 in Finnish
varmaan
"Varmaan" means "probably" or "certainly," depending on context.
In a sentence
Hän on varmaan jo kotona.
He is probably already at home.
Here, 'varmaan' is used as an adverb meaning 'probably', indicating a level of certainty about the statement.
Varmaan tämä on se oikea tie?
Is this probably the correct road?
Here, 'varmaan' is used in a question suggesting uncertainty or asking for confirmation.
Minä tulen varmaan mukaan.
I will probably join.
In this case, 'varmaan' expresses the speaker's consideration or likelihood of something happening.
Hän varmaan saapuu illalla.
She will probably arrive in the evening.
Here, 'varmaan' is used as an adverb meaning 'probably,' expressing likelihood that the action will happen.
Oletko varmaan valmis lähtemään?
Are you sure you are ready to leave?
In this sentence, 'varmaan' is used to confirm or assure the state of being ready, functioning as 'sure.'
Hän vastasi varmaan kysymykseen väärin.
She probably answered the question incorrectly.
Here, 'varmaan' introduces a supposition about the action, meaning 'likely' or 'probably.'
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