die Mahnung
Translation
reminder, dunning letter, warning, admonition
Examples
Ich habe eine Mahnung für die Rechnung erhalten.
I received a reminder for the bill.
Seine Worte waren eine ernste Mahnung.
His words were a serious warning.
Grammar Patterns
a reminder/warning ((for sth.)) eine Mahnung für etw. bekommen I received a reminder for the unpaid bill.
a reminder/warning ((about sth.)) eine Mahnung wegen etw. bekommen The letter was a warning about his behavior.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reminder, warning, notice; Antonyms: praise, confirmation
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'mahnen' (to remind, warn) with the suffix '-ung', which creates a noun.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'man' 'moaning' because he received a 'Mahnung' (reminder) for a bill.