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Pronunciation / Transliteration: pūrva-cetan
"यह गंभीर चेतावनी आपदा से पहले आई थी।"
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2 senses- 1
A warning or notice given in advance of a possible danger, problem, or unfortunate event.
"The sudden drop in atmospheric pressure served as a grim forewarning of the incoming hurricane." - 2
Prior notification or preparation regarding future outcomes.
"Without any forewarning, the company announced massive layoffs on Friday afternoon."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English, combining the prefix 'fore-' (before, ahead of time) from Old English 'fore' with 'warnian' (to take heed, guard against) from Proto-Germanic *warnōjaną. Over centuries, the term has evolved from general advice to cautious preparation into a specific announcement or sign given in advance of danger, disaster, or misfortune.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Forewarning" is said worldwide
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avertissement
Transliteration: avertissement
"Cet incident sert d'avertissement sévère pour l'avenir."
Vorwarnung
Transliteration: Vorwarnung
"Die Vorwarnung gab uns genug Zeit, uns in Sicherheit zu bringen."
premonizione
Transliteration: premonizione
"Quel segno oscuro fu una chiara premonizione del pericolo."
advertencia
Transliteration: advertencia
"Su funesta advertencia resonó en la mente de todos los presentes."
advertência
Transliteration: advertência
"A severa advertência evitou um desastre maior."
पूर्वाचेतन
Transliteration: pūrva-cetan
"यह गंभीर चेतावनी आपदा से पहले आई थी।"
预警
Transliteration: yùjǐng
"气象台及时发布了暴风雨预警。"
사전 경고
Transliteration: sajeon gyeonggo
"이번 사고는 명백한 사전 경고를 무시한 결과였다."
事前警告
Transliteration: jizen keikoku
"その悲劇的な出来事には多くの事前警告があった。"
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