Varnade

Varnade is the simple past tense of the Swedish verb varna, meaning to warn. It denotes that a warning was issued in the past. The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object representing the person or thing warned, and often a prepositional phrase to specify what is warned about, such as för or mot. Common constructions include varna någon för något (to warn someone about something) and varna mot något (to warn against something).

Examples: "Jag varnade honom för faran" (I warned him about the danger); "Polisen varnade bilisterna mot halka" (The police warned drivers against icy conditions). In perfect tenses, varnat is the past participle, as in "Jag har varnat henne flera gånger" (I have warned her several times).

The term is widely used in safety communications, journalism, education, and everyday speech. The tone of varna/varnade is neutral; the sentiment depends on the context and the intent of the warning. As a common Swedish verb, varna appears across formal and informal registers, from public advisories to personal cautions.