der Ablenkungsgrund
Translation
reason for distraction, cause of diversion
Examples
Der Lärm war der Hauptablenkungsgrund.
The noise was the main reason for distraction.
Grammar Patterns
Ablenkungsgrund ((for sb./sth.)) reason for distraction for sb./sth. The noise was a reason for distraction for the students.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Störfaktor (disruptive factor), Störquelle (source of interference)
Etymology
Composed of 'Ablenkung' (distraction) + 'Grund' (reason). It literally means 'reason for distraction'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Ablenkung' is distraction, and 'Grund' is the reason. It's the reason for the distraction.