German Conversation · Level 16
88 words
German word
Isolation
Pronunciation
IPA/izolaˈt͡si̯oːn/
Meaning
- feminine nounisolation
Example
Während der Pandemie erlebten viele Menschen Isolationen.
During the pandemic, many people experienced isolation.
More examples
Lange Phasen der Isolation können das Selbstvertrauen beeinträchtigen.
Extended periods of isolation can undermine self-confidence.
Core concept
A closed-off space separates someone from human contact and from the support available outside it.
Common phrases
soziale Isolation
social isolation
unter Isolation leiden
suffer from isolation
Similar words
Quarantäne: Temporary separation of people or objects that may carry an infection.
Abstand: Physical separation or room left between people or objects.
Einsamkeit: Emotional loneliness caused by a lack of meaningful social ties.
Definition in German
Zustand, in dem jemand keine sozialen Kontakte oder Unterstützung von anderen hat.
Word origin
The German noun Isolation developed from the verb isolieren and traces back through French to Latin insula, 'island'.
Usage tips
- For emotional loneliness, Einsamkeit or Vereinsamung is often more precise than the somewhat formal Isolation.
Other meanings
- quarantinenoun
- insulationnoun
Opposites
- Integrationintegrationnoun
- Zusammenhaltcohesionnoun