warn
word
/ˈwɔɹn/
worn
/wˈɔːn/
wawn
Definition
To tell someone about possible danger, trouble, or a problem before it happens so they can be careful or prepare.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'warn someone about something' and 'warn someone not to do something'. It is stronger and more serious than just 'tell' or 'remind'. Often used for danger, bad consequences, or official notices.
Spanish: advertir - avisarPortuguese (BR): avisar - advertirPortuguese (PT): avisar - advertirChinese (Simplified): 警告 - 提醒Chinese (Traditional): 警告 - 提醒Hindi: चेतावनी देना - आगाह करनाArabic: يحذر - ينبهBengali: সতর্ক করা - সাবধান করাRussian: предупреждать - предостерегатьJapanese: 警告するVietnamese: cảnh báo - cảnh giácKorean: 경고하다 - 주의하다Turkish: uyarmakUrdu: خبردار کرنا - متنبہ کرناIndonesian: memperingatkan - memberi tahu (akan bahaya)
Example Sentences
I warned him about the wet floor.
basic
The teacher warned us not to be late again.
basic
Signs warn drivers about the sharp turn ahead.
basic
Just to warn you, the movie has a pretty sad ending.
natural
They warned me that traffic would be terrible at this hour.
natural
I’m warning you now—don’t touch my phone.
natural