Ablenken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ablenken" is used as verb with the meaning of "distract", "divert" or "sidetrack".

Essential properties of "ablenken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ablenken
Simple past: lenkte ab
Participle: abgelenkt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "ablenken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To divert attention"

Definition: "To divert someone's or something's attention or interest towards something else."
Translation(s): distract, divert, sidetrack
Synonym(s): ablenken, Zerstreuen, Umlenken
Antonym(s): konzentrieren
Related word(s): Ablenkung, abgelenkt

📝 Some usage examples:

Er versuchte, sie mit einem Witz von ihren Sorgen zu ablenken.He tried to distract her from her worries with a joke.
Die Musik half ihr, sich von der Arbeit zu ablenken.The music helped her to distract herself from work.
Der Fahrer ließ sich durch sein Handy ablenken und verursachte einen Unfall.The driver was distracted by his phone and caused an accident.

2.) "To change direction"

Definition: "To change the direction or course of something."
Translation(s): deflect, divert, turn aside, redirect
Synonym(s): umleiten, umlenken, abbiegen
Antonym(s): beibehalten
Related word(s): Ablenkung, Umlenkung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Magnet konnte den Kompass ablenken.The magnet could deflect the compass.
Sie versuchten, den Fluss abzulenken, um Überschwemmungen zu verhindern.They tried to divert the river to prevent floods.
Der Torwart konnte den Ball geschickt ablenken.The goalkeeper was able to skillfully deflect the ball.

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