English–German

“warning” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaɐ̯nʊŋ/

Example

Folgen Sie den Warnungen auf den Schildern.

Heed the warnings on the signs.

Illustration for Warnung (warning)

How to say “warning” in German

“Warning” in German is Warnung.

A clear signal that prompts a change of action before danger or loss occurs.

Full entry for Warnung: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Warnung

Die App gibt eine Warnung bei hoher Luftverschmutzung aus.

The app issues a warning when air pollution is high.

Tips for using Warnung

  • Warnen commonly takes vor plus the dative, as in vor einer Gefahr warnen, meaning to warn of a danger.

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