Ablenken
Example: Man sollte sich nicht von unwichtigen Dingen ablenken lassen.
Definition
"Ablenken" means to divert someone's attention from something important to something less important or different. It involves causing a person to stop focusing on the original subject, as in the phrase, 'One should not let oneself be distracted by unimportant things.'
Etymology
"Ablenken" comes from the German prefix 'ab-' meaning 'away' and the verb 'lenken,' which means 'to steer' or 'to direct.' Together, it literally means 'to steer away,' reflecting the idea of turning attention away from something. Did you know? This verb is related to navigating or guiding, much like steering a vehicle.
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