diversion in Swedish
diversion in Swedish is avledningsmanöver, förströelse, tidsfördriv — diversion means something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
diversion in Swedish
avledningsmanöver
(military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
förströelse
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
tidsfördriv
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
avledning
omledning
(transport) A detour, such as during road construction.
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.
- There's a diversion on the motorway due to bridge repairs.
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What is "diversion" in Swedish?
"diversion" in Swedish is avledningsmanöver, förströelse, tidsfördriv. 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 Swedish, "diversion" is avledningsmanöver, förströelse, tidsfördriv.
Are there other ways to say "diversion" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "diversion": avledningsmanöver, förströelse, tidsfördriv, avledning, omledning.
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