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German Phrase

Ja, es gibt eine Sturmwarnung.

/jaː ɛs ɡɪpt ˈaɪ̯nə ˈʃtʊʁmˌvaːʁnʊŋ/
Meaning"Yes, there is a storm warning."
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Meaning

The sentence confirms that a storm warning has been issued. It is a straightforward factual statement, often used in news reports, weather apps, or everyday conversation when discussing the weather.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to acknowledge the existence of an official storm warning, for example after hearing a weather forecast, reading a news alert, or when someone asks if there is a warning in place.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Ja,esgibteineSturmwarnung.

1

Ja (affirmation)

Used to confirm or agree with a preceding statement, similar to English 'yes'.

2

es gibt

A fixed expression meaning 'there is/are'. The subject 'es' is a dummy pronoun and does not change with number or gender.

3

eine (indefinite article)

Used with feminine singular nouns in the nominative and accusative case.

4

Sturmwarnung (noun)

A feminine noun (die Sturmwarnung) meaning 'storm warning'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Gibt es heute eine Sturmwarnung?

Is there a storm warning today?

Ja, es gibt eine Sturmwarnung.

Yes, there is a storm warning.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ja, es gibt ein Sturmwarnung.

    Sturmwarnung is feminine, so the correct indefinite article is 'eine', not the masculine 'ein'.

  • Ja, gibt es eine Sturmwarnung.

    In this construction the dummy pronoun 'es' must come before 'gibt', not after.

  • Ja, es gibt eine Sturmwarnungen.

    The sentence refers to a single warning; use the singular form unless you specifically mean multiple warnings.

↔Alternatives

  • Ja, es liegt eine Sturmwarnung vor.

    Yes, a storm warning is in effect.

  • Ja, eine Sturmwarnung wurde herausgegeben.

    Yes, a storm warning has been issued.

  • Ja, wir haben eine Sturmwarnung.

    Yes, we have a storm warning.

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries, storm warnings are taken seriously and are often broadcast by the national weather service (Deutscher Wetterdienst). When a warning is active, authorities may advise staying indoors, securing outdoor objects, and avoiding travel. Using the phrase politely and calmly helps convey the seriousness without causing panic.