admonishment

[US]/əd'mɔniʃmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. varoitus, nuhtelu
Word Forms

Example Sentences

admonishment for bad behavior

huono käytös johtuvaan varoitukseen

admonishment for breaking the rules

sääntöjen rikkomisesta johtuvaan varoitukseen

admonishment for being late

myöhästymisestä johtuvaan varoitukseen

a stern admonishment from parents

vanhempien ankara varoitus

Real-world Examples

After listening carefully to his many admonishments, Ove felt bound to agree with him.

Ovelta tuntui velvolta myöntää hänelle oikeus, kun hän oli kuunnellut huolellisesti hänen monia neuvoja.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

Camilla, making her way slowly up the fire escape behind her, straightened her jacket and walked over to me, an expression of mild admonishment on her face.

Camilla, joka eteni hitaasti takanaan olevaa paloturportaita pitkin, siisti takkinsa ja käveli luokalleni, kasvoillaan lievästi nuhteleva ilme.

Source: After You (Me Before You #2)

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