This is the 5142nd most frequent Dutch word.
isle
"Isle" is not a Dutch word; it is English and means "a small island."
Here, 'eiland' refers to a geographical piece of land surrounded by water, here used metaphorically to imply isolation.
De vakantieganger genoot van de rust op het kleine eiland.
The vacationer enjoyed the tranquility on the small isle.
In this sentence, 'eiland' represents a feeling of isolation, emphasizing psychological distance.
Hij voelde zich alsof hij op een verlaten eiland was.
He felt as if he was on a deserted isle.
The word 'eiland' is used here to indicate a natural habitat with a unique ecosystem.