VERB
warnen/ˈvaʁnən/to warn; to caution; to alert
warnen is a German verb that means to warn, to caution, or to alert. It is pronounced /ˈvaʁnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "warnte" and the past participle is "gewarnt".
Definitions
1.to inform someone of danger or possible trouble; to warn or caution(general, transitive/intransitive)
a.to make someone aware of a possible danger or problem
Der Wetterdienst hat vor schweren Gewittern gewarnt.—The weather service warned of severe thunderstorms.
b.to give advice or caution to prevent harm
Seine Mutter hat ihn gewarnt, nicht zu spät nach Hause zu kommen.—His mother warned him not to come home too late.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | warnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | warne |
| Present (du) | warnst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | warnt |
| Preterite (ich) | warnte |
| Participle II | gewarnt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | warnte |
| Imperative (singular) | warne |
| Imperative (plural) | warnt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "warnen" mean in English?
- "warnen" means to warn, to caution, or to alert. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "warnen"?
- "warnen" is pronounced /ˈvaʁnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "warnen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "warnen" is "gewarnt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "warnen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "warnen" becomes "warnte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "warnen"?
- "warnen" is a verb in German.
