Warn - translation, pronunciation and examples
warn
alert about danger
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When to use warn
Menschen warnen
Fahrer warnen
Bewohner warnen
vor Gefahr warnen
vor Stürmen warnen
warn usage examples
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to tell someone about a danger or problem so they can avoid it; general, neutral term for giving caution
to warn someone to be careful or to avoid danger; emphasizes careful behaviour
to warn someone in advance about something that might happen; slightly formal/old-fashioned
to give facts or information; neutral and factual, not specifically aimed at warning
to formally or officially tell someone about something; administrative tone, not necessarily a warning
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What's the difference between warn / caution / forewarn / inform / notify / advise
to tell someone about a danger or problem so they can avoid it; general, neutral term for giving caution
Authorities warned residents about the approaching storm.
Власти предупредили жителей об надвигающемся шторме.
to warn someone to be careful or to avoid danger; emphasizes careful behaviour
Caution: slippery surface ahead.
Осторожно: скользкая поверхность.
to warn someone in advance about something that might happen; slightly formal/old-fashioned
He was forewarned about the dangerous route.
Его заранее предупредили о опасном маршруте.
to give facts or information; neutral and factual, not specifically aimed at warning
We informed residents about the schedule change.
Мы сообщили жителям об изменении расписания.
to formally or officially tell someone about something; administrative tone, not necessarily a warning
You must notify the authorities of any damage.
Вы должны уведомить власти о любом повреждении.
to recommend a course of action or give guidance; can include urging caution but is softer than a warning
Officials advised people to stay indoors during the storm.
Чиновники рекомендовали людям оставаться в помещениях во время шторма.
to cause someone to feel fear or worry; can be used for reactions or alerts but often implies alarmed emotion
The news of the spill alarmed local residents.
Новость о разливе напугала местных жителей.
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How to pronounce warn and what this word means
warn translation: предупреждать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce warn
/tə ˈwɔːn/
warn translation
предупреждать
warn examples
The park sign will warn visitors about falling rocks.
warn transcription
/tə ˈwɔːn/, /tu ˈwɔrn/
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warn meaning: what does it mean?
alert about danger
warn pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
warn is pronounced as /tə ˈwɔːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
warn definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The park sign will warn visitors about falling rocks. Translation: Табличка в парке будет предупреждать посетителей о падающих камнях.
Is warn part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, warn (предупреждать) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is warn part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, warn (предупреждать) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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