VERB
isolieren/izoˈliːʁən/to isolate; to insulate
isolieren is a German verb that means to isolate or to insulate. It is pronounced /izoˈliːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "isolierte" and the past participle is "isoliert".
Definitions
1.to separate something from its environment to prevent contact or heat transfer(physical/technical)
a.to make something physically or thermally insulated
Die Wände wurden gut isoliert, damit im Winter keine Wärme verloren geht.—The walls were well insulated so no heat would be lost in winter.
2.to separate a person or group so they are not in contact with others(social/biological)
a.to keep someone socially apart for health or security
Während der Quarantäne musste er sich von anderen isolieren.—During quarantine, he had to isolate himself from others.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | isolieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | isoliere |
| Present (du) | isolierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | isoliert |
| Preterite (ich) | isolierte |
| Participle II | isoliert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | isolierte |
| Imperative (singular) | isoliere |
| Imperative (plural) | isoliert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "isolieren" mean in English?
- "isolieren" means to isolate or to insulate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "isolieren"?
- "isolieren" is pronounced /izoˈliːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "isolieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "isolieren" is "isoliert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "isolieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "isolieren" becomes "isolierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "isolieren"?
- "isolieren" is a verb in German.
