Zeitvertreib — meaning in English
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English meaning
- dissipation noun The process of scattering or spreading something out until it disappears, or the waste this causes.
- diversion noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
- pastime noun An activity you do purely for enjoyment or to fill spare time.
Senses
Zeitvertreib is used for these senses in English:
- dissipation A trifle which wastes time or distracts attention.
- diversion A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
- pastime Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.
dissipation — full definition
- noun The process of scattering or spreading something out until it disappears, or the waste this causes.
- noun A lifestyle of excess, wasting time, money or health in the pursuit of pleasure.
- noun A small thing that wastes time or takes your attention away from something else.
- noun (physics) The gradual loss of energy from a system, usually given off as heat.
diversion — full definition
- noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
- noun A hobby or activity that takes your mind off other things.
- noun A temporary alternate route, especially one put in place during roadworks.
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