die Ablenkung, -en
distraction
Wenn jemand seine Aufmerksamkeit nicht mehr auf eine Sache richtet, weil etwas anderes sie wegzieht.
The German word "Ablenkung" is a noun that means "distraction" or "diversion". It is derived from the verb "ablenken", which means "to distract" or "to deflect". The word "ablenken" is compounded from the prefix "ab-" which can suggest removal or separation, and "lenken" which means "to steer" or "to direct".
"Ablenkung" can be used to refer to something that draws one's attention away from what they should be concentrating on. Similar words in German include "Zerstreuung" (amusement), "Unterbrechung" (interruption), and "Abschweifung" (digression).
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Eine Ablenkung kann hilfreich sein, um Stress abzubauen.noun
A distraction can be helpful to reduce stress.
Ablenkung ist notwendig in stressigen Zeiten.noun
Distraction is necessary in stressful times.
Manche Ablenkungen machen es schwer, sich auf die Hausaufgaben zu konzentrieren.noun
Some distractions make it hard to concentrate on homework.
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