Verwarnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

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

Essential properties of "verwarnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verwarnen
  • Simple past: verwarnte
  • Participle: verwarnt

See full conjugation of verwarnen

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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 "verwarnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To warn someone about misconduct"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Polizist hat den Fahrer verwarnt.The police officer warned the driver.
  2. Der Lehrer verwarnte den Schüler wegen seines Verhaltens.The teacher warned the student about his behavior.
  3. Sie wurde mehrmals verwarnt, bevor sie eine Strafe erhielt.She was warned several times before she received a penalty.

2.) "To formally caution or reprimand in an official capacity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Spieler wurde vom Schiedsrichter verwarnt.The player was warned by the referee.
  2. Die Firma verwarnte den Mitarbeiter wegen Fehlverhaltens.The company warned the employee for misconduct.
  3. Der Richter verwarnte den Angeklagten wegen Missachtung des Gerichts.The judge warned the defendant for contempt of court.
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