German Word · Intermediate
ermahnen
to caution, admonish, warn
Pronunciation: [ɛɐ̯ˈmaːnən]
Meaning
to caution, admonish, warn
Example
Ich ermahnte sie, an diesem Tag keine Lebensmittel zu verkaufen.
I warned them not to sell food on that day.
Practice tips
- Practice ermahnen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.