Isolieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Isolieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to isolate", "to insulate" or "to separate".

Essential properties of "isolieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: isolieren
  • Simple past: isolierte
  • Participle: isoliert

See full conjugation of isolieren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "isolieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To separate something or someone, preventing contact or communication"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen den erkrankten Patienten isolieren, um eine Ansteckung zu vermeiden.We must isolate the sick patient to avoid contagion.
  2. Die Techniker mussten die defekten Kabel isolieren, bevor sie mit der Reparatur beginnen konnten.The technicians had to insulate the faulty cables before they could start the repair.
  3. Um Lärm zu reduzieren, sollten Sie die Wände isolieren.To reduce noise, you should insulate the walls.

2.) "To protect with insulating material against heat, electricity, or sound"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen das Dach besser isolieren, um Energiekosten zu sparen.We need to insulate the roof better to save energy costs.
  2. Der Elektriker muss die Drähte sorgfältig isolieren, um Kurzschlüsse zu verhindern.The electrician must carefully insulate the wires to prevent short circuits.
  3. Um den Lärm zu reduzieren, haben wir beschlossen, die Wände zu isolieren.To reduce noise, we decided to insulate the walls.

3.) "To separate a substance from a mixture (chemistry)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Chemiker versuchte, den Wirkstoff aus der Pflanze zu isolieren.The chemist tried to isolate the active ingredient from the plant.
  2. Es ist wichtig, die einzelnen Komponenten zu isolieren, um sie genauer analysieren zu können.It is important to isolate the individual components to analyze them more precisely.
  3. Die Forscher konnten erfolgreich das neue Element isolieren.The researchers successfully isolated the new element.
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