die Verwarnung
Translation
warning, caution, reprimand
Examples
Er erhielt eine schriftliche Verwarnung.
He received a written warning.
Der Schiedsrichter gab dem Spieler eine Verwarnung.
The referee gave the player a caution.
Grammar Patterns
j-m eine Verwarnung geben to give sb. a warning The teacher gave the student a warning.
eine Verwarnung bekommen/erhalten to receive a warning We received a warning because of the noise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Ermahnung, der Tadel, die Rüge
Etymology
Composed of 'ver-' + 'warnen' (to warn) + the noun-forming suffix '-ung'. The core meaning is the act of warning.
Memory Tips
Consider 'Verwarnung' a formal warning, like a yellow card in soccer, whereas 'Warnung' can be more general.