die Entwarnung
Translation
all-clear
Examples
Die Feuerwehr gab endlich Entwarnung.
The fire department finally gave the all-clear.
Nach dem Sturm gab es Entwarnung.
After the storm, the all-clear was given.
Grammar Patterns
Entwarnung geben to give the all-clear The authorities gave the all-clear.
es gibt Entwarnung there is an all-clear For the coastal region, there is no all-clear yet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aufhebung der Warnung (cancellation of the warning); Antonyms: Warnung (warning), Alarm (alarm)
Etymology
Composed of 'ent-' (removal, reversal) + 'Warnung' (warning). It literally means the cancellation or reversal of a warning.
Memory Tips
Visualize 'ending' the 'warning' (Warnung). The 'ent-' prefix effectively negates or reverses the warning.