to warn
01
varna, uppvakta
to tell someone in advance about a possible danger, problem, or unfavorable situation
Transitive: to warn sb of a danger or problem | to warn sb about a danger or problem
Exempel
The lifeguard warned the swimmers about the dangerous rip currents.
Livräddaren varnade simmarna för de farliga ripströmningarna.
02
varna, råda
advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
Ditransitive: to warn sb to do sth | to warn sb against sth
Transitive: to warn against sth
Exempel
Law enforcement agencies warn drivers against leaving valuables in plain sight in parked vehicles.
Rättsväsendet varnar förare mot att lämna värdesaker i full öppenhet i parkerade fordon.
03
varna, upplysa
to inform or alert someone about something before it happens
Ditransitive: to warn sb that
Exempel
The coach warned the team that there would be a fitness test at the end of the week.
Tränaren varnade laget att det skulle bli ett fitnesstest i slutet av veckan.
Lexikalt Träd
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