to divert
derNounGerman translations
- 01
divert
- 02
amusieren
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Wasserspeier ist ein dekoratives architektonisches Element, das dazu dient, Regenwasser von einem Gebäude abzuleiten.
- English meaning
- A gargoyle is a decorative architectural element that serves to divert rainwater away from a building.
- Synonym
- Gargoyle
- German example
- Der Wasserspeier am Dom spuckt Wasser nach einem Regenguss.
- English example
- The gargoyle on the cathedral spits water after a rain shower.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Wasserspeier
- Plural Form
- die Wasserspeier
Related words
- ablenken
to divert
- abbringen
to divert
- divertieren
to divert
- Zerstreuung
Zerstreuung refers to distraction or entertainment that serves to divert the mind from worries or boredom.
- Ablenkungsmanöver
distraction tactic