No. 342 in Icelandic
einangrun
Isolation.
In a sentence
Hann var í einangrun í tvær vikur.
He was in isolation for two weeks.
The word 'einangrun' here denotes 'isolation', referring to someone being kept apart from others, likely for health or safety reasons.
Það er mikilvægt að tryggja góða einangrun á nýju húsi.
It is important to ensure good insulation in the new house.
In this sentence, 'einangrun' is used to mean 'insulation', referring to material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.
Hún talaði um félagslega einangrun eldri borgara.
She spoke about the social isolation of older citizens.
Here, 'einangrun' signifies 'social isolation', describing a state where people are detached from social interactions.
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