This is the 3950th most frequent German word.
umleitung
"Umleitung" means "diversion" or "detour" in English.
In this sentence, 'Umleitung' is used to refer to a 'detour,' commonly used for redirected routes in traffic situations.
Die Umleitung führte uns durch einen malerischen kleinen Ort.
The detour led us through a picturesque little village.
Here, 'Umleitung' again refers to a 'detour,' emphasizing its function in an alternate route due to a blockage.
Wir mussten eine Umleitung nehmen, weil die Hauptstraße gesperrt war.
We had to take a detour because the main road was blocked.
In this context, 'Umleitung' is utilized to represent a 'redirection,' which can refer to altered routes or pathways in traffic or network scenarios.