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An official, formal warning that points out misconduct and announces more serious consequences if it happens again. It is often issued by authorities, in sports, or in legal contexts.
Der Autofahrer erhielt eine Verwarnung, weil er ohne Parkschein geparkt hatte.
The driver received a warning because he had parked without a parking ticket.
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An urgent notice or admonition to be careful or to refrain from a certain behavior.
Nimm das als letzte Verwarnung, dich aus meinen Angelegenheiten herauszuhalten.
Take this as your final warning to stay out of my affairs.
The word 'Verwarnung' (warning) belongs to the word family of 'warnen' (to warn). The prefix 'ver-' strengthens the warning here and gives it a more official character. The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun.
Der Schiedsrichter sprach eine letzte Verwarnung aus.
The referee issued a final warning.
In official contexts, 'Verwarnung' (warning) is often used with certain verbs. Authorities or supervisors 'erteilen' (issue) or 'sprechen eine Verwarnung aus' (issue a warning), while the affected person 'erhält' or 'bekommt' (receives/gets) a warning.
Wegen des Lärms hat mein Nachbar eine Verwarnung vom Vermieter bekommen.
Because of the noise, my neighbor got a warning from the landlord.
This meaning is typical of formal situations. When authorities, police, courts, or sports contexts (e.g. 'gelbe Karte' (yellow card)) are mentioned, this official admonition is almost always meant.
Im Fußball führt die zweite Verwarnung zum Platzverweis.
In soccer, the second warning leads to being sent off.
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A Warnung can be an emphatic indication of unwanted behavior and possible consequences. Verwarnung refers more strongly to an official, formal warning in which consequences for repetition are announced. In the context of an official measure, Verwarnung is therefore more appropriate.
Der Schiedsrichter gab dem Spieler wegen seines Foulspiels eine offizielle Verwarnung und kündigte bei einer Wiederholung weitere Folgen an.
The referee gave the player an official warning for his foul and announced further consequences if he repeated it.
Die Warnung des Trainers machte dem Spieler klar, dass weiteres Foulspiel ernste Folgen haben könnte.
The coach's warning made it clear to the player that further fouls could have serious consequences.
