Warn in Tagalog

Warn in Tagalog is “Magbabala” or “Balaan”. These terms express the act of alerting someone about potential danger or problems in Filipino. Understanding how to warn others is essential for safety and communication in Tagalog-speaking communities. Let’s explore the various ways to express warnings and see them used in practical contexts.

[Words] = Warn

[Definition]:

• Warn /wɔːrn/
• Verb 1: To inform someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
• Verb 2: To advise someone against doing something.
• Verb 3: To give notice or caution to someone.

[Synonyms] = Magbabala, Balaan, Pagsabihan, Magpaalaala, Bigyan ng babala, Ipaalala, Magsabi ng babala

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The teacher warned the students not to cheat during the examination.
• Ex1_PH: Binalaan ng guro ang mga estudyante na huwag mandaya sa panahon ng pagsusulit.
• Ex2_EN: I must warn you that the road ahead is very slippery when it rains.
• Ex2_PH: Dapat kong balaan ka na ang daan sa unahan ay napakadulas kapag umuulan.
• Ex3_EN: The government warned citizens about the approaching typhoon.
• Ex3_PH: Nagbabala ang gobyerno sa mga mamamayan tungkol sa papalapit na bagyo.
• Ex4_EN: She warned him several times about the consequences of his actions.
• Ex4_PH: Pinagsabihan niya siya ng ilang beses tungkol sa mga kahihinatnan ng kanyang mga aksyon.
• Ex5_EN: Signs were posted to warn people about the dangerous area.
• Ex5_PH: Mga karatula ay inilagay upang magbabala sa mga tao tungkol sa mapanganib na lugar.