umgeleitet
Translation
diverted, rerouted, redirected
Examples
Der Verkehr wurde umgeleitet.
The traffic was diverted.
Die E-Mail wurde an Sie umgeleitet.
The email was redirected to you.
Grammar Patterns
in passive voice used in passive voice The call is automatically redirected.
as an adjective as an adjective The diverted traffic caused a jam.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abgelenkt, weitergeleitet; Antonyms: direkt, geradeaus
Etymology
From the prefix 'um-' (around) and the verb 'leiten' (to lead, guide). Literally 'led around'.
Memory Tips
Imagine traffic being 'led' ('leiten') 'around' ('um') an accident. It is being 'umgeleitet' (diverted).