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 advise someone of possible danger or risk, caution(general)
a.to inform someone in advance about danger or negative consequences
Die Polizei warnt vor Taschendieben in der Innenstadt.—The police warn about pickpockets in the city center.
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.
