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diversion in German

diversion in German is Ablenkung, Ablenkungsmanöver, Zerstreuung — diversion means something done to distract attention from what is really happening.

diversion in German

Ablenkung
noun
(military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
Ablenkungsmanöver
noun
(military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
Zerstreuung
noun
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
Ablenkung
noun
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
Hobby
noun
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
Unterhaltung
noun
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
Zeitvertreib
noun
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
Abschweifen
noun
The act of diverting.
Abweichen
noun
The act of diverting.
Exkurs
noun
The act of diverting.
Umleiten
noun
The act of diverting.
Umlenken
noun
The act of diverting.
Abführen
noun
Removal of water via a canal.
Ableiten
noun
Removal of water via a canal.
Entwässerung
noun
Removal of water via a canal.
Wasserableiten
noun
Removal of water via a canal.
Umleitung
noun

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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What is "diversion" in German?

"diversion" in German is Ablenkung, Ablenkungsmanöver, Zerstreuung. 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 German, "diversion" is Ablenkung, Ablenkungsmanöver, Zerstreuung.

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

Yes — German has 16 translations listed for "diversion": Ablenkung, Ablenkungsmanöver, Zerstreuung, Hobby, Unterhaltung, Zeitvertreib.

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