cautionary tale

language: de

definitions

  1. A story, often based on real events, intended to warn others of danger, mistakes, or negative consequences.
    de: Warnendes Beispiel

examples

  1. The explorer narrated his cautionary tale of survival and loss before passing away.

    Der Entdecker erzählte seine warnende Geschichte über Überleben und Verlust, bevor er starb.