предупреждение
preduprezhdeniye
The Russian word for "warning" is предупреждение (preduprezhdeniye).
предупреждение is the general term for a warning, referring to something spoken or written intended to alert someone to a potential issue or danger.
Meaning: something spoken or written that is intended to warn (noun)
Which one should you use?
While предупреждение is the standard noun for a warning, you may encounter Внимание, which primarily translates to "attention" but is used to convey a warning in official contexts. For an informal way to say "watch out" or "be careful," you can use Берегись.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of предупреждение is предупреждения. The instrumental case form, предупреждением, is used after certain prepositions or in specific constructions, such as the phrase считать это предупреждением (to consider this a warning).
How do you pronounce it?
preduprezhdeniye
Did you know?
- While предупреждение is the noun for a warning, the single word предупредить is often used as a polite way to say 'to inform' or 'to let someone know' in professional settings.
- The informal warning Берегись comes from a root meaning 'to guard' or 'to protect', treating the warning as an act of shielding oneself.
- In a legal or official context, a предупреждение can be a formal 'reprimand' or 'admonition', not just a helpful tip about danger.
Examples in context
- Спасибо тебе за предупреждение.Thank you for your warning.This sentence shows how to thank someone for a предупреждение.Tatoeba #1703509 by marafon, translation #238166 by CK
- Считай это предупреждением, Том.Consider this a warning, Tom.This sentence demonstrates using the instrumental case form предупреждением in the phrase 'consider this a warning'.Tatoeba #3508733 by marafon, translation #2643407 by CK
- Благодарю вас за предупреждение.I thank you for the warning.This sentence provides a more formal way to thank someone for a предупреждение.Tatoeba #5248154 by astru, translation #5247046 by CK
- Официант предупредил нас о горячей посуде.The waiter warned us about the hot dishes.
- Внимание! Строительная зона.Attention! Construction zone.
- Осторожно! Мокрая тропа.Warning! Wet trail.
- Берегись собаки, она может быть агрессивной.Watch out for the dog, it can be aggressive.
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Example conversation
Dmitry and Olga are discussing a new company policy.
- Дмитрий DmitryТы видела новое предупреждение на двери?Ty videla novoe preduprezhdenie na dveri?Did you see the new warning on the door?
- Ольга OlgaНет, что там написано, Дмитрий?Net, chto tam napisano, Dmitriy?No, what does it say, Dmitry?
- Дмитрий DmitryЭто предупреждение о ремонте в офисе.Eto preduprezhdenie o remonte v ofise.It is a warning about renovations in the office.
- Ольга OlgaПонятно, спасибо, что сказал.Ponyatno, spasibo, chto skazal.I see, thanks for telling me.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
