Die Warnung
Example: Die Warnung vor dem Glatteis kam rechtzeitig an.
Definition
"Die Warnung" refers to a cautionary message or alert intended to inform people about potential danger or risk, such as icy roads or hazardous conditions, in order to prevent accidents or harm.
Etymology
The word "die Warnung" comes from the German verb "warnen," meaning to caution or alert. It evolved to describe the act of giving a warning, with the suffix '-ung' forming a noun. Did you know that the root traces back to Old High German "warnōn," linked to the concept of guarding or protecting?
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"Die Warnung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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