No. 4,826 in German
ablenkung
Distraction.
In a sentence
Ich brauche etwas Ablenkung von der Arbeit.
I need some distraction from work.
The word 'Ablenkung' is used here to mean a welcome diversion or a way to change focus from a stressful activity.
Die laute Musik war eine störende Ablenkung während des Studiums.
The loud music was a disruptive distraction during studying.
In this sentence, 'Ablenkung' refers to an unwelcome interference that affects one's focus or concentration.
Ein gutes Buch kann eine nützliche Ablenkung sein, um Sorgen zu vergessen.
A good book can be a useful distraction to forget worries.
Here, 'Ablenkung' is described as a method to redirect attention from upsetting thoughts to something enjoyable.
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