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diversion in Danish

diversion in Danish is afledning, afledningsmanøvre, adspredelse — diversion means something done to distract attention from what is really happening.

diversion in Danish

afledning
noun
(military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
afledningsmanøvre
noun
(military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
adspredelse
noun
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
fornøjelse
noun
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
afledning
noun
The act of diverting.
omlægning
noun
The act of diverting.
afledning
noun
Removal of water via a canal.
omledning
noun
Removal of water via a canal.
omkørsel
noun
(transport) A detour, such as during road construction.
omdirigering
noun
(transport) The rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination, or to a different mode of transportation before arrival at the ultimate destination.

What does "diversion" mean?

  1. noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
    "The robbers created a diversion outside while their partner slipped in the back door."
  2. noun A hobby or activity that takes your mind off other things.
    "Gardening became her favourite diversion during the long winter months."
  3. noun A temporary alternate route, especially one put in place during roadworks.
    "There's a diversion on the motorway due to bridge repairs."
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diversion in a sentence

  • The robbers created a diversion outside while their partner slipped in the back door.
  • He asked an odd question just to create a diversion from the awkward silence.
  • Gardening became her favourite diversion during the long winter months.
  • There's a diversion on the motorway due to bridge repairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "diversion" in Danish?

"diversion" in Danish is afledning, afledningsmanøvre, adspredelse. diversion means: Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.

How do you use "diversion" in a sentence?

Example: "The robbers created a diversion outside while their partner slipped in the back door." In Danish, "diversion" is afledning, afledningsmanøvre, adspredelse.

Are there other ways to say "diversion" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 8 translations listed for "diversion": afledning, afledningsmanøvre, adspredelse, fornøjelse, omlægning, omledning.

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