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umleiten
German → American English
American English
redirect
to redirect; to reroute; to divert
Die Website leitet Besucher automatisch auf die neue Seite um.Usually used for traffic, routes, or digital links. In technical contexts, it often takes a preposition like "auf" or "zu" (e.g. "auf eine andere Seite umleiten").
Frequently asked questions
What does "umleiten" mean in English?
"Umleiten" means "to redirect," "to reroute," or "to divert," depending on the context.
How do you use "umleiten" in a sentence?
You can say: "Die Polizei leitete den Verkehr um." = "The police redirected the traffic."
Is "umleiten" used for websites and links?
Yes. In digital contexts, "umleiten" often means to redirect a user, page, or link to another location.
What preposition goes with "umleiten"?
It is often used with "auf" or "zu" when describing where something is redirected, for example "auf eine andere Seite umleiten".