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Detailed Translations for diversions from English to German

diversion:

diversion [the ~] noun

  1. the diversion (diversionary tactic; red herring)
    die Ableitung; die Ablenkung; die Entspannung; die Zerstreuung; die Ableitungsmanövre
  2. the diversion (amusement; entertainment)
    die Unterhaltung; Vergnügen
  3. the diversion (digression; deviation; deflection; deflexion; divagation)
    – a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) 1
    die Abweichung

Translation Matrix for diversion:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
Ableitung diversion; diversionary tactic; red herring derivative; draining
Ableitungsmanövre diversion; diversionary tactic; red herring
Ablenkung diversion; diversionary tactic; red herring derivative
Abweichung deflection; deflexion; deviation; digression; divagation; diversion deflection; difference; differentiation; disability; divergence; handicap; impediment; leeway; margin; matching discrepancy; play; variance; warp
Entspannung diversion; diversionary tactic; red herring allaying; appeasement; appeasing; benefit; break; calming; calming down; derivative; intermission; interval; pacifying; pause; quieting; recess; relaxation; relief; relieve; rest-break; social assistance; social security; soothing; steadying; unemployment benefit; welfare
Unterhaltung amusement; diversion; entertainment conversation; talking
Vergnügen amusement; diversion; entertainment amusement; be satisfied with; brightfulness; cheerfulness; contentment; delight; folly; fun; gladness; glee; good spirits; happiness; high jinks; hilarity; joking; joy; joyfulness; lightheartedness; lunacy; lust; madness; merriment; mirth; nonsense; passion; pleasure; pun; revelry; satisfaction; silliness
Zerstreuung diversion; diversionary tactic; red herring allaying; appeasement; appeasing; calming; calming down; derivative; pacifying; quieting; relaxation; relief; soothing; steadying
- diversionary attack; recreation

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Related Definitions for "diversion":

  1. a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)1
    • a diversion from the main highway1
  2. an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates1
    • scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists1
  3. an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack1

Wiktionary Translations for diversion:

diversion
noun
  1. rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination
  2. removal of water via a canal
  3. A detour, such as during road construction
  4. hobby; an activity that distracts the mind
  5. tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action
diversion
noun
  1. veraltend: leichte, angenehme, bisweilen lustige Unterhaltung

Cross Translation:
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diversion Ablenkung; Zerstreuung; Unterhaltung; Amüsement; Vergnügen; Zeitvertreib détentediminution progressif de la pression d’un gaz ou d’une vapeur qui augmenter de volume, ou bien de la tension d’un ressort qui revient à son équilibre.
diversion Umleitung déviationaction de dévier ou résultat de cette action.
diversion Ablenkung; Entspannung; Zerstreuung; Unterhaltung; Amüsement; Vergnügen; Zeitvertreib récréation — Occupation, exercice qui fait diversion au travail et qui sert de délassement.