die Umleitung
Translation
detour, diversion, rerouting
Examples
Wegen Bauarbeiten gibt es eine Umleitung.
There is a detour due to construction work.
Folgen Sie bitte den Schildern für die Umleitung.
Please follow the signs for the detour.
Grammar Patterns
to take a detour ((et4)) to take a detour We had to take a long detour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Umweg, die Ausweichstrecke; Antonyms: der Direktweg
Etymology
Composed of 'um-' (around) + 'leiten' (to lead) + '-ung' (noun suffix). It literally means 'a leading around'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a traffic sign with an arrow 'leading' you 'around' ('um') a blocked street. That's a detour.