Isoleren
Example: Het is belangrijk om jezelf soms te isoleren van stress.
Definition
"Isoleren" means to separate or set apart from others, often to protect or shield from external influences. In the example, it refers to the act of distancing oneself from stress to maintain mental well-being.
Etymology
The word "isoleren" comes from the Latin word 'insula,' meaning 'island.' It entered Dutch via French 'isoler,' reflecting the idea of creating an isolated or separate space, much like an island separated by water. Did you know? This concept of separation has long been used in contexts ranging from electrical insulation to social distancing.
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"Isoleren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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