abwenden
avert
Etwas in eine andere Richtung drehen oder etwas verhindern, damit es nicht passiert.
The German word "abwenden" is a verb that means "to avert" or "to turn away". It consists of the prefix "ab" and the verb "wenden," which means "to turn." The act of "abwenden" involves preventing something negative from happening or redirecting one's attention or course.
Similar words in German include "verhindern" (to prevent), "abhalten" (to hold back), and "abwehren" (to repel). The key difference between "abwenden" and these similar words is that "abwenden" specifically conveys the sense of turning away or averting a potential problem, whereas "verhindern" tends to indicate a more proactive prevention of an event or situation, and "abwehren" can imply a defensive action against an attack or threat.
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Examples
Wir können das Unglück noch abwenden.verb
We can still avert the calamity.
Sie wenden den Blick ab.verb
They avert their gaze.
Er konnte die Gefahr rechtzeitig abwenden.verb
He was able to avert the danger in time.
Durch schnelles Bremsen konnte sie einen Unfall abwenden.verb
By braking quickly, she was able to avert an accident.
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