die Vorwarnung
Translation
advance warning, forewarning, heads-up
Examples
Wir erhielten eine Vorwarnung vor dem Sturm.
We received an advance warning about the storm.
Er kam ohne Vorwarnung zu Besuch.
He came to visit without any prior warning.
Grammar Patterns
a warning ((about sth.)) eine Vorwarnung ((vor+3)) We got a warning about the storm.
without warning ohne Vorwarnung He showed up without warning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: advance notice, forewarning; Antonyms: surprise (die Überraschung)
Etymology
From the prefix `vor-` (before) + `Warnung` (warning). It literally means 'before-warning'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'forewarning'. The German `vor-` is a direct equivalent of the English 'fore-'.