This is the 15567th most frequent German word.
warnten
"Warnten" is the past tense of "warnen," meaning "warned" in English.
In this sentence, "warnten" is used as the past tense form of "warnen" (to warn) to describe a cautioning action undertaken by experts regarding climate change.
Die Experten warnten vor den Gefahren des Klimawandels.
The experts warned about the dangers of climate change.
Here, "warnten" conveys a direct warning given by the parents to their children relative to returning home timing, emphasizing the act of cautioning in a specific social context.
Die Eltern warnten ihre Kinder, nicht zu spät nach Hause zu kommen.
The parents warned their children not to come home late.
This use of "warnten" reflects an official warning issued by authorities concerning a weather-related event, highlighting its use in an emergency or public notice setting.