German word

isoliert

Pronunciation

IPA/izoˈliːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • adjectiveisolated

Example

Er fühlt sich isoliert.

He feels isolated.

Illustration for isoliert (isolated)

More examples

Viele Forscher arbeiten zeitweise isoliert an Projekten.

Many researchers sometimes work in isolation on projects.

Core concept

Someone is left alone on a separate island of space or experience, unable to take part in normal contact.

Common phrases

  • von der Außenwelt isoliert

    isolated from the outside world

  • isoliert arbeiten

    work in isolation

Similar words

allein: Being by oneself, with no one else present.
einsam: Experiencing sadness from a lack of closeness with others.
abgeschottet: Closed off from the outside world and shielded from contact or information.
verlassen: Abandoned by those nearby and left without support.

Definition in German

Getrennt von anderen; durch Umstände oder Maßnahmen isoliert, sodass Kontakt fehlt.

Word origin

"Isoliert" developed as the participle of the borrowed verb "isolieren", which ultimately goes back to Latin "insula", "island".

Usage tips

  • The common pattern "von anderen isoliert" uses "von" with the dative, as in "von der Außenwelt isoliert".

Other meanings

  • secludedadjective
  • cut offadjective

Opposites

  • offenopenadjective
  • vernetztconnectedadjective

Related words

  • Isolierungisolationnoun
  • isolierendisolatingadjective

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