This is the 6982nd most frequent Dutch word.
afzondering
Isolation.
Used as a noun referring to a state of being alone or isolated to focus on a task.
Hij koos voor afzondering om zich te concentreren op het schrijven van zijn boek.
He chose isolation to focus on writing his book.
Used as a noun referring to a period of time spent alone, often implying a sense of retreat or solitude.
Na een lange afzondering voelde ze eindelijk de behoefte om weer mensen te ontmoeten.
After a long period of isolation, she finally felt the urge to meet people again.
Used as a noun referring to the act of separating individuals to avoid spreading illness.