die Diversion
Translation
diversion, distraction, amusement, recreation
Examples
Die Diversion des Verkehrs verursachte einen Stau.
The diversion of traffic caused a traffic jam.
Er suchte nach einer Diversion von seinen Sorgen.
He was looking for a diversion from his worries.
Grammar Patterns
a diversion ((from sth.)) a diversion from one's worries
the diversion ((of sth.)) the diversion of traffic
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ablenkung, Umleitung, Zerstreuung
Etymology
From Latin 'diversio' (a turning aside), from 'divertere' (to turn aside).
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English 'diversion'. Think of diverting traffic or diverting your attention.