Ermahnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ermahnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to admonish", "to warn" or "to caution".

Essential properties of "ermahnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ermahnen
  • Simple past: ermahnte
  • Participle: ermahnt

See full conjugation of ermahnen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "ermahnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To warn or reprimand someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Lehrer ermahnte die Schüler zur Ruhe.The teacher admonished the students to be quiet.
  2. Sie ermahnte ihn, vorsichtiger zu sein.She warned him to be more careful.
  3. Er ermahnte seine Kinder, ihre Hausaufgaben zu machen.He reminded his children to do their homework.
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