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advance warning
A warning given early before a possible negative event or danger in order to allow time for preparation.
Dank der Vorwarnung der Meteorologen konnten sich die Anwohner auf den Sturm vorbereiten.
Thanks to the meteorologists' advance warning, the residents were able to prepare for the storm.
The word is made up of the prefix 'vor-' (in the sense of 'beforehand') and the noun 'Warnung' (warning). A Vorwarnung is therefore a warning that you receive before the actual event.
Eine frühzeitige Vorwarnung kann Leben retten.
An early advance warning can save lives.
Common verbs used with 'Vorwarnung' (advance warning) are 'eine Vorwarnung geben' (to give an advance warning), 'bekommen' (to get), or 'erhalten' (to receive). You can also get a 'rechtzeitige' (timely) or 'kurze' (brief) advance warning.
Wir haben vom Wetterdienst eine Vorwarnung vor starkem Schneefall bekommen.
We received an advance warning from the weather service about heavy snowfall.
The expression 'ohne Vorwarnung' (without warning) is especially common. It means that something happens suddenly and unexpectedly.
Der Strom fiel ohne jede Vorwarnung aus.
The power went out without any warning.
warning
Warnung draws attention to a possible danger or negative consequence. Vorwarnung is also a warning, but it is explicitly given early so that people have time to prepare. When this advance notice is important, use Vorwarnung; otherwise, Warnung is sufficient.
Die Vorwarnung vor dem Sturm erreichte das Dorf schon am Morgen, sodass die Bewohner sich vorbereiten konnten.
The advance warning about the storm reached the village that morning, so the residents were able to prepare.
Die Warnung vor dem Sturm erreichte das Dorf, als der starke Regen bereits begonnen hatte.
The warning about the storm reached the village when the heavy rain had already begun.
