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“isolate” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/izoˈliːʁən/

Example

Die Ärztin isoliert den Patienten.

The doctor isolates the patient.

Illustration for isolieren (isolate)

How to say “isolate” in German

“Isolate” in German is isolieren.

A person, object, or signal stands alone behind a boundary, cut off from surrounding contact or flow.

Full entry for isolieren: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with isolieren

Nach dem Unfall isolierten Techniker den betroffenen Bereich schnell.

After the accident, technicians quickly isolated the affected area.

Tips for using isolieren

  • Isolieren takes an accusative object, while sich isolieren describes withdrawing or cutting oneself off.

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