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
(military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
Ablenkungsmanöver
(military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
Zerstreuung
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
Ablenkung
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
Hobby
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
Unterhaltung
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
Zeitvertreib
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
Abschweifen
The act of diverting.
Abweichen
The act of diverting.
Exkurs
The act of diverting.
Umleiten
The act of diverting.
Umlenken
The act of diverting.
Abführen
Removal of water via a canal.
Ableiten
Removal of water via a canal.
Entwässerung
Removal of water via a canal.
Wasserableiten
Removal of water via a canal.
Umleitung
What does "diversion" mean?
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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."
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noun A hobby or activity that takes your mind off other things.
"Gardening became her favourite diversion during the long winter months."
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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.
- Crosswords are a pleasant diversion on a long train journey.
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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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