isolieren

isolieren

To isolate or insulate.

Refers to 'insulating' in the context of construction or thermal isolation.

Die Bauarbeiter isolieren das Haus, um Energie zu sparen.

The construction workers are insulating the house to save energy.

Refers to 'isolating' in a scientific or laboratory setting, meaning to separate or single out.

Die Wissenschaftler isolieren die Bakterien, um sie zu untersuchen.

The scientists are isolating the bacteria to study them.

Refers to 'isolating' oneself for health-related reasons, implying personal separation.

Während der Pandemie mussten viele Menschen sich isolieren, um die Ausbreitung des Virus zu verhindern.

During the pandemic, many people had to isolate themselves to prevent the spread of the virus.