When you're dealing with advanced Danish, understanding verbs like "isolere" at a C1 level means grasping its nuanced applications beyond just the literal meaning of 'to isolate'.
While it directly translates to 'to isolate' or 'to insulate', in Danish, "isolere" can also imply a more abstract sense of setting something apart, making it unique, or even highlighting it by separating it from a group.
Consider how it might be used metaphorically in discussions about social dynamics, data analysis, or artistic composition, where the act of isolation serves a specific purpose beyond simple physical separation.
This advanced usage requires an awareness of context to fully interpret the speaker's or writer's intent.
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§ Danish Word: isolere
- Word
- isolere (verb)
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Definition
- To place apart or alone; to isolate, insulate, or separate.
§ How to use 'isolere' in a sentence
The verb 'isolere' in Danish means 'to isolate,' 'to insulate,' or 'to separate.' It's a versatile word you'll encounter in many contexts, from talking about being alone to keeping heat in a house. Let's look at its different uses and some important grammatical points.
§ 'Isolere' meaning to separate or keep apart
This is perhaps the most direct translation. You use 'isolere' when something or someone is set apart from others. Think about a person who prefers to be alone, or a house that is far from others.
Han valgte at isolere sig fra sine venner efter uenigheden.
(He chose to isolate himself from his friends after the disagreement.)
Patienten blev isoleret på grund af smittefare.
(The patient was isolated due to risk of infection.)
§ 'Isolere' meaning to insulate
This is a very common use in Danish, especially when talking about buildings, pipes, or anything that needs to maintain a certain temperature by preventing heat transfer.
Det er vigtigt at isolere huset godt for at spare på varmen.
(It is important to insulate the house well to save on heating.)
Vi skal isolere loftet, så det ikke bliver for koldt om vinteren.
(We need to insulate the attic so it doesn't get too cold in winter.)
§ Prepositions with 'isolere'
'Isolere' often appears with certain prepositions depending on the context:
- 'fra' (from): Used when separating something or someone *from* something else.
- 'med' (with): Less common, but can be used when isolating *with* a specific material, though 'isolering med' (insulation with) is more likely.
De forsøgte at isolere ham fra omverdenen.
(They tried to isolate him from the outside world.)
§ Conjugation of 'isolere'
Like many Danish verbs ending in '-ere', 'isolere' follows a regular conjugation pattern:
- Infinitive: isolere (to isolate/insulate)
- Present Tense: isolerer (isolates/insulates)
- Past Tense: isolerede (isolated/insulated)
- Past Participle: isoleret (isolated/insulated – used with 'har' or 'er')
Hun isolerer sig ofte, når hun er ked af det.
(She often isolates herself when she is sad.)
De har isoleret væggene mod støj.
(They have insulated the walls against noise.)
§ Common phrases with 'isolere'
- At isolere sig: To isolate oneself.
- At isolere mod kulde/støj: To insulate against cold/noise.
- At isolere en bygning: To insulate a building.
By understanding these different contexts and grammatical points, you'll be able to use 'isolere' naturally in your Danish conversations and writing. Keep practicing!
§ What 'isolere' means
- Danish Word
- isolere (verb), CEFR B2
- Definition
- To place apart or alone; to isolate.
When you hear 'isolere' in Danish, it means to separate something or someone from others. Think of it like putting something in its own space. It's a useful word, especially in conversations about health, construction, or even personal feelings.
§ In a Work Context
In a professional setting, 'isolere' often relates to technical tasks or managing situations. For example, in construction, you 'isolere' a house to keep it warm. In IT, you might 'isolere' a problem to fix it.
Vi skal isolere loftet, før vinteren kommer.
Translation hint: "We need to insulate the attic before winter comes." Here, 'isolere' means to insulate, to separate from cold.
Det er vigtigt at isolere fejl i koden hurtigt.
Translation hint: "It's important to isolate errors in the code quickly." Here, it means to pinpoint and separate the error from the rest of the code.
§ At School or in Education
In an academic context, 'isolere' might refer to separating concepts for study or understanding. It can also describe a student's social situation.
Vi forsøgte at isolere variablerne i eksperimentet.
Translation hint: "We tried to isolate the variables in the experiment." This means to separate them to study their individual effects.
Nogle studerende kan føle sig isoleret på et nyt sted.
Translation hint: "Some students can feel isolated in a new place." Here, it describes a feeling of being alone or separated from others.
§ In the News
News reports often use 'isolere' when discussing public health, security, or international relations. It's a common word, especially in times of crisis or global events.
Myndighederne besluttede at isolere området efter fund af virus.
Translation hint: "The authorities decided to isolate the area after the discovery of the virus." This refers to quarantining or physically separating an area.
Landet risikerer at blive isoleret fra det internationale samfund.
Translation hint: "The country risks becoming isolated from the international community." This implies diplomatic or economic separation.
§ Common Uses and Forms
'Isolere' is a regular '-ere' verb. You'll hear it in various forms:
- Infinitiv: isolere (to isolate)
- Præsens: isolerer (isolates, is isolating)
- Præteritum: isolerede (isolated)
- Perfektum participium: isoleret (isolated - as an adjective or part of perfect tenses)
Huset er godt isoleret mod kulde.
Translation hint: "The house is well insulated against the cold." Here, 'isoleret' is used as an adjective.
De har isoleret sig fra omverdenen.
Translation hint: "They have isolated themselves from the outside world." This uses the perfect tense form.
§ Understanding 'isolere'
The Danish verb 'isolere' (CEFR B2) means 'to isolate' or 'to place apart/alone'. It's a versatile verb you'll encounter in various contexts, from science to social situations.
- Definition
- To place apart or alone, often to separate something from its surroundings or to keep someone separate from others.
Vi skal isolere rummet for at spare på varmen.
Translation hint: We need to insulate (isolate) the room to save on heat.
Lægen besluttede at isolere patienten for at forhindre smitte.
Translation hint: The doctor decided to isolate the patient to prevent contagion.
§ Common Uses of 'isolere'
Here are some typical ways 'isolere' is used in Danish:
- Building and Construction: To insulate a building (e.g., against heat, cold, or sound).
- Medicine: To isolate a patient, a virus, or a bacteria.
- Social Context: To isolate a person or a group, sometimes meaning to exclude them.
- Problem Solving: To isolate a specific issue to deal with it separately.
Det er vigtigt at isolere støj fra naboerne.
Translation hint: It is important to isolate noise from the neighbors.
Forskere forsøger at isolere den ansvarlige bakterie.
Translation hint: Researchers are trying to isolate the responsible bacteria.
§ Similar Words and When to Use 'isolere'
While 'isolere' is quite direct, you might wonder about other words that have similar meanings. Here's a breakdown of 'isolere' versus some alternatives:
- Afskære (to cut off/sever): This implies a more forceful or permanent separation, often physically or in terms of communication. You might 'afskære' contact with someone, but you wouldn't usually 'afskære' a patient in a medical sense of containment.
- Adskille (to separate/divide): This is a more general term for putting things or people apart. It doesn't always carry the same connotation of containment or protection that 'isolere' does. You 'adskiller' ingredients in a recipe, or 'adskiller' two fighting children.
- Udelukke (to exclude/rule out): This specifically means to prevent someone or something from being included. While 'isolere' can lead to exclusion, 'udelukke' directly states the act of keeping something out or not considering it. You 'udelukker' a possibility, or 'udelukker' someone from a group.
Han valgte at afskære sig fra omverdenen.
Translation hint: He chose to cut himself off from the outside world.
De to brødre blev adskilt som små.
Translation hint: The two brothers were separated as children.
Man kan ikke udelukke muligheden.
Translation hint: One cannot rule out the possibility.
When to use 'isolere':
Use 'isolere' when the core idea is about creating a barrier or separation to protect, contain, or keep something/someone away from a particular influence or contact. Think of it in terms of:
- Physical barriers: insulating a wall, isolating a sound.
- Containment: isolating a virus, isolating a patient to prevent spread.
- Focused attention: isolating a problem to analyze it.
- Social separation (sometimes negative): isolating an individual from a group.
How Formal Is It?
"Det er vigtigt at isolere den syge patient for at forhindre smittespredning. (It is important to isolate the sick patient to prevent the spread of infection.)"
"De valgte at isolere sig fra omverdenen i en periode. (They chose to isolate themselves from the outside world for a period.)"
"Han lukker sig ofte inde, når han er ked af det. (He often shuts himself in when he's sad.)"
"Bamse gemmer sig alene under dynen, når han er bange. (Teddy hides alone under the duvet when he's scared.)"
"Jeg skal bare chille alene med Netflix i aften. (I just need to chill alone with Netflix tonight.)"
Le savais-tu ?
The root 'isola' for island also gives us words like 'insulate' and 'peninsula' in English, showing the shared concept of separation.
Niveau de difficulté
Common verb, straightforward meaning.
Regular verb conjugation.
Pronunciation is phonetic.
Clear pronunciation in most contexts.
Quoi apprendre ensuite
Prérequis
Apprends ensuite
Avancé
Exemples par niveau
Jeg skal isolere garagen.
I must insulate the garage.
Here 'isolere' is used in the sense of insulating.
De isolerede den gamle hytte.
They isolated the old cabin.
'Isolerede' is the past tense form of 'isolere'.
Det er vigtigt at isolere huset godt.
It is important to insulate the house well.
Used with 'at' (to) for infinitive.
Jeg føler mig isoleret her.
I feel isolated here.
'Isoleret' can also function as an adjective (isolated).
Lægen valgte at isolere patienten.
The doctor chose to isolate the patient.
Refers to keeping a person separate for medical reasons.
Vi skal isolere os fra støjen.
We must isolate ourselves from the noise.
'Isolere os' means to isolate ourselves (reflexive).
Huset er godt isoleret mod kulde.
The house is well insulated against cold.
Passive form 'isoleret' used as an adjective.
De vil isolere de farlige stoffer.
They want to isolate the dangerous substances.
Used in the context of separating substances.
De valgte at isolere sig fra omverdenen efter tragedien for at bearbejde deres sorg i fred.
They chose to isolate themselves from the outside world after the tragedy to process their grief in peace.
Reflexive verb 'isolere sig' meaning 'to isolate oneself'.
Det er vigtigt at isolere elektriske ledninger korrekt for at forhindre kortslutninger og fare.
It is important to insulate electrical wires correctly to prevent short circuits and danger.
Here 'isolere' is used in the context of insulating, which is a common application.
Forskere forsøger at isolere den aktive forbindelse i planten, der er ansvarlig for dens medicinske egenskaber.
Researchers are trying to isolate the active compound in the plant responsible for its medicinal properties.
Used in a scientific context, 'isolere' means to separate a substance.
Han havde en tendens til at isolere sig socialt, hvilket gjorde det svært for ham at knytte nye venskaber.
He had a tendency to isolate himself socially, which made it difficult for him to form new friendships.
Again, 'isolere sig' emphasizing social isolation.
Bygningen blev omhyggeligt isoleret for at minimere varmetab og reducere energiforbruget.
The building was carefully insulated to minimize heat loss and reduce energy consumption.
Another example of 'isolere' meaning to insulate a structure.
Under pandemien var det nødvendigt at isolere smittede personer for at begrænse spredningen af virussen.
During the pandemic, it was necessary to isolate infected individuals to limit the spread of the virus.
A clear example of isolating people due to infection.
Det er en udfordring at isolere sig fuldstændigt fra byens støj, selv i de roligste kvarterer.
It is a challenge to completely isolate oneself from city noise, even in the quietest neighborhoods.
Using 'isolere sig' to describe isolating oneself from noise.
Efter uoverensstemmelsen følte hun sig isoleret fra resten af gruppen og overvejede at forlade projektet.
After the disagreement, she felt isolated from the rest of the group and considered leaving the project.
Here, 'isoleret' is used as a past participle acting as an adjective, meaning 'isolated'.
Souvent confondu avec
To place apart or alone. CEFR B2
Insulation; the act of isolating. CEFR C1
Isolated. CEFR B2
Facile à confondre
Danish has two indefinite articles, 'en' and 'et', which correspond to 'a' or 'an' in English. The choice between 'en' and 'et' depends on the gender of the noun, but there's no clear rule to determine a noun's gender based on its spelling or meaning. This makes it a common point of confusion for learners.
'En' is used with common gender nouns, and 'et' is used with neuter gender nouns. Unfortunately, you often have to memorize the gender of each noun.
Jeg spiser *en* æble. (I am eating an apple - incorrect, æble is neuter). Jeg spiser *et* æble. (I am eating an apple - correct).
These verbs both relate to 'to lie' or 'to put/lay' but are often mixed up due to their similar sounds and meanings, much like 'lie' and 'lay' in English.
'Ligge' (to lie) is intransitive, meaning the subject performs the action on itself (or nothing). 'Lægge' (to lay/put) is transitive, meaning the subject performs the action on an object.
Bogen *ligger* på bordet. (The book is lying on the table.) Jeg *lægger* bogen på bordet. (I am laying/putting the book on the table.)
Similar to 'ligge/lægge', these verbs describe sitting-related actions but differ in transitivity.
'Sidde' (to sit) is intransitive. 'Sætte' (to set/put, to seat someone) is transitive.
Han *sidder* på stolen. (He is sitting on the chair.) Jeg *sætter* koppen på bordet. (I am putting the cup on the table.)
Both translate to 'to know' in English, leading to confusion about when to use which.
'Kende' implies familiarity with a person, place, or thing. 'Vide' implies knowing a fact or information.
Jeg *kender* ham. (I know him.) Jeg *ved* det ikke. (I don't know it/that.)
Both can mean 'to get' or 'to become' in certain contexts, which can be tricky for learners.
'Få' generally means 'to get' or 'to receive'. 'Blive' usually means 'to become' or 'to stay'. In passive constructions, 'blive' is used to form the passive voice, similar to 'to be' in English.
Jeg *får* en gave. (I am getting a present.) Han *bliver* læge. (He is becoming a doctor.) Bogen *bliver* læst. (The book is being read.)
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Moyen mnémotechnique
Imagine an 'isolate' on an island, all alone, just like 'isolere' means to place apart or alone.
Association visuelle
Picture a lonely lighthouse, isolated on a rocky outcrop, with the word 'isolere' written on its beam, shining out into the darkness.
Word Web
Défi
Try to describe a situation in Danish where something or someone is isolated, using the word 'isolere'. For example: 'Han isolerede sig fra de andre' (He isolated himself from the others).
Origine du mot
From French 'isoler' (to isolate), from Italian 'isolare' (to isolate, to make into an island), from 'isola' (island).
Sens originel : To make into an island; to place apart.
Indo-European (Romance, then Germanic adoption)Contexte culturel
The concept of 'isolere' is quite universal, but in a Danish context, it can subtly relate to the cultural value of 'hygge,' where creating a cozy, separate, and safe space away from the outside world could be seen as a form of positive 'isolation' or creating a personal sanctuary. Conversely, forced isolation or social exclusion ('isolation' in a negative sense) is generally viewed very negatively in a society that values community and social welfare.
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsThe core meaning of 'isolere' is to place apart or alone. Think of isolating something or someone from a group.
Yes, 'isolere' can be used for both. You can isolate a person, like in 'Han blev isoleret fra gruppen' (He was isolated from the group), or an object, like 'Vi skal isolere huset mod kulde' (We need to insulate the house against cold).
Not necessarily completely. While it often implies a strong separation, it can also mean to set something apart for a specific purpose, like insulating a house. The degree of separation depends on the context.
'Skille ad' typically means to take something apart into its components, like disassembling a machine. 'Isolere' means to set something apart or alone, often for protection or to prevent interaction.
Absolutely. You can say 'Jeg isolerer mig' (I isolate myself) or 'Han isolerede sig derhjemme' (He isolated himself at home) to describe self-isolation.
Yes, it is. For example, 'Patienten blev isoleret på grund af smittefare' (The patient was isolated due to risk of infection).
The noun form is 'isolation'. For example, 'Langvarig isolation kan være skadelig' (Long-term isolation can be harmful).
Yes, very commonly. 'At isolere et hus' means to insulate a house. This is a crucial meaning to know.
While not a specific idiom, 'at isolere sig fra omverdenen' (to isolate oneself from the outside world) is a frequently used phrase.
Depending on the context, synonyms could include 'afskære' (to cut off, separate), 'udskille' (to separate, secrete), or 'indespærre' (to confine).
Teste-toi 114 questions
De vil ___ huset fra omverdenen.
The sentence means 'They want to ___ the house from the outside world.' 'Isolere' (to isolate) fits the context of separating the house.
Han skal ___ sig fra gruppen.
The sentence means 'He needs to ___ himself from the group.' 'Isolere' (to isolate) means to place apart or alone, fitting the context of separating from a group.
Vi skal ___ varmen inde.
The sentence means 'We need to ___ the heat inside.' 'Isolere' (to insulate/isolate) is used here in the sense of keeping the heat within, preventing it from escaping.
Lægen valgte at ___ patienten.
The sentence means 'The doctor chose to ___ the patient.' In a medical context, 'isolere' means to isolate a patient to prevent spread of illness.
Det er vigtigt at ___ det syge dyr.
The sentence means 'It is important to ___ the sick animal.' 'Isolere' (to isolate) is appropriate to prevent sickness from spreading to other animals.
De måtte ___ sig fra de andre gæster.
The sentence means 'They had to ___ themselves from the other guests.' 'Isolere' (to isolate) fits the idea of keeping apart from others.
Hvilket ord betyder at sætte noget fra hinanden?
'Isolere' betyder at adskille eller placere noget alene.
Hvad gør en person, der 'isolerer' sig?
At 'isolere sig' betyder at holde sig for sig selv, at være alene.
Vælg den sætning, hvor 'isolere' bruges korrekt:
Her bruges 'isolere' i betydningen at afskærme, ofte for at regulere temperatur.
Ordet 'isolere' kan betyde at placere noget alene.
Ja, 'isolere' betyder at sætte noget fra hinanden eller alene.
At 'isolere' er det samme som at være sammen med mange mennesker.
Nej, at 'isolere' er det modsatte af at være sammen med mange mennesker; det betyder at være alene eller adskilt.
Man kan 'isolere' et hus for at gøre det varmere.
Ja, isolering bruges ofte i bygninger for at regulere temperaturen, fx holde varmen inde.
The speaker is talking about staying home alone.
The speaker mentions someone separating themselves from friends.
The speaker talks about a house and winter.
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Jeg isolerer mig.
Focus: isolerer
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Huset er isoleret.
Focus: isoleret
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Skal vi isolere rummet?
Focus: isolere
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This sentence means 'He wants to isolate himself in the house.' It follows the standard Danish sentence structure: Subject-Verb-Adverbial/Object.
This means 'They need to isolate the room.' 'Skal' is a modal verb, followed by the infinitive 'isolere' and then the object 'rummet'.
This translates to 'I am trying to insulate the wire.' 'At' is used before the infinitive form of the verb when it follows another verb like 'prøver' (try).
De valgte at ___ sig fra resten af gruppen.
To 'isolere' means to separate or isolate oneself from others.
Han følte sig helt ___ efter flytningen til en ny by.
'Isoleret' is the past participle of 'isolere' and means 'isolated'.
Det er vigtigt at ___ varme i huset om vinteren.
In this context, 'isolere' refers to insulating to keep warm.
Nogle gange har man brug for at ___ sig og tænke over tingene.
To 'isolere sig' means to isolate oneself, often for reflection.
Lægen anbefalede patienten at ___ sig i et par dage.
In a medical context, 'isolere' means to self-isolate to prevent spreading illness.
Hvordan kan vi ___ lyden fra naboerne?
Here, 'isolere' means to soundproof or insulate against noise.
Hvilket ord betyder at sætte noget fra hinanden?
At 'isolere' betyder at adskille eller placere noget alene.
Hvis du føler dig alene, føler du dig måske ___.
Når man er alene eller afskåret fra andre, er man 'isoleret'.
Hvad gør man, når man holder noget for sig selv?
At 'isolere' kan også betyde at holde noget adskilt eller for sig selv.
Ordet 'isolere' betyder det samme som at 'samle'.
Nej, 'isolere' betyder at adskille, mens 'samle' betyder at bringe sammen.
Du kan isolere et hus for at holde varmen inde.
Ja, 'isolere' bruges ofte i den sammenhæng at forhindre varme i at slippe ud eller ind.
En person, der er meget social, vil ofte føle sig isoleret.
Nej, en social person nyder selskab og vil sandsynligvis ikke føle sig isoleret, som betyder at være alene.
isolere: isolate
isolere: insulate
isolere: isolate
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Han isolerer sig ofte.
Focus: i-so-LE-rer
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Vi skal isolere loftet.
Focus: isolerE
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Jeg kan godt lide at isolere mig.
Focus: i-so-LE-reR mig
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Write a short sentence about keeping something separate using 'isolere'.
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Jeg vil isolere maden i et andet rum.
Imagine you are building a small house. Write a sentence about insulating it.
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Vi skal isolere huset mod kulden.
You have a sick plant. Write a sentence about isolating it from other plants.
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Jeg må isolere den syge plante fra de andre.
Hvorfor skal barnet isoleres?
Read this passage:
Børnene leger i stuen. En af dem hoster meget. Moren siger: "Vi skal isolere dig, så de andre ikke bliver syge."
Hvorfor skal barnet isoleres?
Moren vil isolere barnet for at forhindre, at sygdommen spreder sig.
Moren vil isolere barnet for at forhindre, at sygdommen spreder sig.
Hvad vil familien isolere?
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Det er vinter, og det er meget koldt udenfor. Familien vil gerne holde varmen inde i huset. De vælger at isolere vinduerne.
Hvad vil familien isolere?
Teksten siger, at de vælger at isolere vinduerne for at holde varmen inde.
Teksten siger, at de vælger at isolere vinduerne for at holde varmen inde.
Hvorfor isolerer kokken grøntsagerne?
Read this passage:
Kokken forbereder mad i køkkenet. Han har nogle grøntsager, der skal bruges senere. Han beslutter at isolere dem i et koldt rum.
Hvorfor isolerer kokken grøntsagerne?
Kokken isolerer grøntsagerne i et koldt rum for at holde dem friske.
Kokken isolerer grøntsagerne i et koldt rum for at holde dem friske.
De valgte at ___ sig fra omverdenen.
The sentence means 'They chose to isolate themselves from the outside world.' 'Isolere' fits the meaning of placing apart.
Jeg skal ___ min computer fra netværket for at udføre reparationer.
The sentence means 'I need to isolate my computer from the network to perform repairs.' 'Isolere' means to separate something.
Det er vigtigt at ___ farlige stoffer korrekt.
The sentence means 'It is important to isolate dangerous substances correctly.' 'Isolere' implies keeping them apart for safety.
Man kan ikke ___ sig fuldstændigt fra samfundet.
The sentence means 'You cannot completely isolate yourself from society.' 'Isolere' means to separate or place alone.
Lægerne måtte ___ patienten for at forhindre smitte.
The sentence means 'The doctors had to isolate the patient to prevent contagion.' 'Isolere' is used in medical contexts to mean quarantine.
Forskere forsøger at ___ bestemte celler til videre studier.
The sentence means 'Researchers are trying to isolate specific cells for further studies.' 'Isolere' means to separate a component for detailed analysis.
Imagine you are building a house. What parts might you want to insulate? Use 'isolere' in your answer.
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Sample answer
Jeg vil isolere væggene og taget i huset for at holde det varmt.
You are feeling overwhelmed and need some time alone. How would you express this using 'isolere'?
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Jeg har brug for at isolere mig selv et stykke tid.
Describe a situation where a country might try to 'isolere' itself from others. What could be the reasons?
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Et land kan forsøge at isolere sig fra andre lande på grund af politiske uenigheder eller for at beskytte sin egen handel.
Hvorfor valgte familien at isolere huset?
Read this passage:
På grund af den kolde vinter var det nødvendigt at isolere huset bedre. Familien hyrede en håndværker til at lægge ekstra isolering i væggene og på loftet. Dette hjalp med at holde varmen inde og spare på varmeregningen.
Hvorfor valgte familien at isolere huset?
Teksten siger, at det var nødvendigt at isolere huset 'på grund af den kolde vinter'.
Teksten siger, at det var nødvendigt at isolere huset 'på grund af den kolde vinter'.
Hvorfor skulle patienten isolere sig?
Read this passage:
Lægen anbefalede patienten at isolere sig fra andre mennesker for at undgå at sprede sygdommen. Patienten skulle blive hjemme og undgå kontakt med familie og venner i en periode.
Hvorfor skulle patienten isolere sig?
Passagen forklarer, at patienten skulle isolere sig 'for at undgå at sprede sygdommen'.
Passagen forklarer, at patienten skulle isolere sig 'for at undgå at sprede sygdommen'.
Hvad prøvede forskerne at gøre med den kemiske forbindelse?
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Forskere forsøgte at isolere en sjælden kemisk forbindelse fra en plante. De brugte forskellige metoder for at adskille den fra de andre stoffer i planten. Det var en svær proces, men til sidst lykkedes det.
Hvad prøvede forskerne at gøre med den kemiske forbindelse?
Teksten siger klart, at forskerne 'forsøgte at isolere en sjælden kemisk forbindelse fra en plante'.
Teksten siger klart, at forskerne 'forsøgte at isolere en sjælden kemisk forbindelse fra en plante'.
This phrase means to isolate oneself from the outside world. 'Isolere' is the infinitive verb, 'sig' is the reflexive pronoun, and 'fra omverdenen' means 'from the outside world.'
This sentence means 'They chose to insulate the house.' 'De valgte' means 'They chose,' 'at isolere' is the infinitive 'to insulate,' and 'huset' means 'the house.'
This sentence means 'She felt isolated.' 'Hun følte sig' means 'She felt herself,' and 'isoleret' is the past participle used as an adjective.
De valgte at ___ sig fra resten af gruppen.
The context implies a separation from the group, matching the meaning of 'isolere'.
Det er vigtigt at ___ patienter med smitsomme sygdomme.
For infectious diseases, the action is to separate, which is 'isolere'.
Kunstneren foretrak at ___ sig i sit atelier for at fokusere på arbejdet.
An artist wanting to focus often separates themselves, making 'isolere' the correct choice.
Man kan ___ lyden ved at tilføje ekstra materiale til væggene.
To reduce sound transmission, you 'isolere' it.
For at undgå yderligere spredning måtte de ___ de berørte områder.
To prevent spread, affected areas are typically separated or 'isoleret'.
Han følte sig ___ fra sine venner efter flytningen til en ny by.
Feeling apart or alone from friends fits the meaning of 'isolere'.
Imagine you are describing a secluded cabin in the woods. Use 'isolere' to talk about how it's set apart from everything else. Write 2-3 sentences.
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Hytten ligger langt inde i skoven og er fuldstændig isoleret fra byens larm. Det er et perfekt sted at isolere sig fra verden og finde ro.
Describe a situation where someone might choose to 'isolere' themselves for personal reasons (e.g., to focus on a project, to recover). Write 2-3 sentences.
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Efter en lang periode med stress valgte hun at isolere sig i et par uger for at genoplade. Han har valgt at isolere sig i sit studie for at fokusere intenst på sin afhandling.
How can a government 'isolere' a country or region, either physically or politically? Write 2-3 sentences.
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Regeringen besluttede at isolere landet økonomisk efter de seneste politiske uroligheder. De prøver at isolere den oprørske region for at genoprette kontrollen.
Hvorfor måtte mange lande 'isolere' sig fra hinanden?
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På grund af den globale pandemi måtte mange lande isolere sig fra hinanden for at bremse smittespredningen. Dette førte til lukning af grænser og en betydelig nedgang i international rejseaktivitet. Selvom det var en vanskelig tid, var det nødvendigt for at beskytte befolkningen.
Hvorfor måtte mange lande 'isolere' sig fra hinanden?
Teksten siger, at landene måtte isolere sig 'for at bremse smittespredningen'.
Teksten siger, at landene måtte isolere sig 'for at bremse smittespredningen'.
Hvorfor valgte eneboeren at 'isolere' sig?
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En gammel eneboer boede dybt inde i skoven, og hans hytte var fuldstændig isoleret fra enhver form for civilisation. Han foretrak stilheden og ensomheden frem for byens travle liv. Hans livsstil var et bevidst valg om at isolere sig fra samfundet.
Hvorfor valgte eneboeren at 'isolere' sig?
Teksten beskriver, at han 'foretrak stilheden og ensomheden frem for byens travle liv'.
Teksten beskriver, at han 'foretrak stilheden og ensomheden frem for byens travle liv'.
Hvorfor skulle forskerne 'isolere' prøverne?
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Forskerne arbejdede i et specielt laboratorium, hvor de måtte isolere prøverne fra enhver forurening udefra. Dette var afgørende for at sikre nøjagtige resultater i deres eksperimenter. De bar beskyttelsesdragter og brugte avancerede filtreringssystemer for at opretholde et sterilt miljø.
Hvorfor skulle forskerne 'isolere' prøverne?
Teksten forklarer, at de måtte isolere prøverne 'fra enhver forurening udefra' for at sikre nøjagtige resultater.
Teksten forklarer, at de måtte isolere prøverne 'fra enhver forurening udefra' for at sikre nøjagtige resultater.
Arkæologerne måtte ___ det skrøbelige fund for at beskytte det mod yderligere skader.
In this context, 'isolere' (to isolate) is used to describe the act of separating and protecting a fragile archaeological find from potential damage, which fits the meaning 'to place apart or alone'.
For at undgå smitte var det nødvendigt at ___ patienten i et særskilt rum.
Here, 'isolere' (to isolate) refers to keeping the patient separate to prevent the spread of infection, aligning with the definition 'to place apart or alone'.
Virksomheden besluttede at ___ den fejlbehæftede produktionslinje for at identificere problemet.
The term 'isolere' (to isolate) is used here to indicate the action of separating a faulty production line to pinpoint the issue, meaning to place it apart from the rest.
Kunstneren valgte at ___ sig fra omverdenen for at finde ro og inspiration til sit nye værk.
In this sentence, 'isolere sig' (to isolate oneself) accurately conveys the artist's decision to distance herself from external distractions to focus on her work, fitting the definition 'to place apart or alone'.
Det var essentielt at ___ den eksperimentelle kemikalie i en særlig beholder for at forhindre reaktioner med andre stoffer.
Here, 'isolere' (to isolate) means to keep the experimental chemical separate in a special container to prevent unwanted reactions, which is consistent with 'to place apart or alone'.
Under krisen måtte regeringen ___ de mest sårbare grupper for at give dem specifik støtte.
In this context, 'isolere' (to isolate) refers to identifying and setting aside the most vulnerable groups for targeted support, which implies placing them apart in a specific category for special attention.
What should one do to focus, according to the sentence?
Where did she isolate herself to write her book?
Why did the doctors isolate the patient?
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Kan du forestille dig at isolere dig helt fra omverdenen?
Focus: isolere
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Hvordan ville du isolere dig, hvis du havde brug for ro?
Focus: ville, ro
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Nogle gange er det nødvendigt at isolere sig for at genoplade.
Focus: nødvendigt, genoplade
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Imagine you are an architect designing a house. Explain why it's important to 'isolere' certain parts of the house to save energy. Use 'isolere' at least twice in your explanation.
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Som arkitekt er det afgørende at isolere vægge og tag for at optimere energieffektiviteten. Ved at isolere ordentligt kan man reducere varmetab om vinteren og holde huset køligt om sommeren, hvilket sparer beboerne penge på opvarmning og nedkøling.
You are a psychologist. A client feels overwhelmed and needs to 'isolere' themselves from daily stressors for a while. Advise them on how to do this effectively, using 'isolere' twice.
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Det er vigtigt at lytte til kroppens signaler, og hvis du føler dig overvældet, kan det være nødvendigt at isolere dig selv fra stressfaktorer. Find et roligt sted, hvor du kan isolere dig fra hverdagens travlhed, og fokuser på at genoplade dine mentale ressourcer.
You are a historian writing about a crucial historical event. Explain how a particular country tried to 'isolere' itself from international conflicts and what the consequences were. Use 'isolere' at least twice.
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Efter den store krig forsøgte mange nationer at isolere sig fra fremtidige internationale konflikter. Dette lands forsøg på at isolere sig fra alliancer og diplomati førte dog ofte til, at de mistede indflydelse og stod alene, når kriser opstod.
Hvorfor er det afgørende at 'isolere' ydre overflader i en moderne bygning?
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I en moderne bygning er det afgørende at isolere alle ydre overflader for at minimere energiforbruget. Dette inkluderer vægge, tag og fundament. God isolering bidrager ikke kun til lavere varmeregninger, men også til et mere behageligt indeklima året rundt.
Hvorfor er det afgørende at 'isolere' ydre overflader i en moderne bygning?
Passagen angiver, at god isolering er afgørende for at 'minimere energiforbruget'.
Passagen angiver, at god isolering er afgørende for at 'minimere energiforbruget'.
Hvorfor vælger nogle individer at 'isolere sig' fra sociale medier?
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Nogle individer foretrækker at isolere sig fra sociale medier for at undgå det konstante pres og sammenligning med andre. De finder, at dette giver dem mere ro i sindet og tid til at fokusere på personlige interesser og virkelige relationer.
Hvorfor vælger nogle individer at 'isolere sig' fra sociale medier?
Teksten forklarer, at de 'isolere sig fra sociale medier for at undgå det konstante pres og sammenligning med andre'.
Teksten forklarer, at de 'isolere sig fra sociale medier for at undgå det konstante pres og sammenligning med andre'.
Hvad er formålet med at 'isolere' specifikke gener for forskere?
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Forskere arbejder på at isolere de specifikke gener, der er ansvarlige for visse sygdomme. Ved at isolere disse gener kan de bedre forstå sygdommens mekanisme og udvikle mere effektive behandlingsmetoder.
Hvad er formålet med at 'isolere' specifikke gener for forskere?
Passagen siger, at ved at 'isolere disse gener kan de bedre forstå sygdommens mekanisme og udvikle mere effektive behandlingsmetoder'.
Passagen siger, at ved at 'isolere disse gener kan de bedre forstå sygdommens mekanisme og udvikle mere effektive behandlingsmetoder'.
This sentence describes the action of insulating a cabin against the cold.
This sentence discusses the negative impact of isolating oneself from the outside world on mental health.
This sentence explains that the patient was isolated to prevent the spread of infection.
You are writing a scientific report on the impact of social isolation on mental health. Explain how certain social structures can 'isolere' individuals, using the verb in its nuanced, abstract sense.
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Forskellige sociale strukturer kan utilsigtet isolere individer, selv inden for tætte samfund. For eksempel kan et stærkt hierarki eller mangel på inkluderende initiativer effektivt isolere dem, der ikke passer ind i de etablerede normer, hvilket fører til alvorlige konsekvenser for deres mentale sundhed.
As a political analyst, you are discussing the strategy of a government to 'isolere' a dissenting region. Describe the various measures they might take to achieve this, focusing on the political and economic implications of such an action.
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Regeringens strategi for at isolere den oprørske region involverer ofte en kombination af politiske og økonomiske sanktioner. Dette kan omfatte afbrydelse af handelsruter, indførelse af rejseforbud og udelukkelse fra nationale fora, alt sammen med det formål at svække regionens autonomi og tvinge den til at underkaste sig.
You are an architect designing a building that needs to be completely soundproof. Describe the advanced techniques and materials you would use to 'isolere' the interior from all external noise, ensuring a quiet environment.
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For at isolere bygningens interiør fra ekstern støj vil jeg anvende en række avancerede teknikker og materialer. Dette inkluderer flerlagsvægge med akustisk dæmpning, lydisolerede vinduer med specielle glaslamineringer og en 'boks-i-boks'-konstruktion for at minimere strukturel lydoverførsel. Desuden vil jeg integrere støjdæmpende ventilationssystemer for at opnå et fuldstændigt stille miljø.
Hvilken effekt havde strategien med at 'isolere' den kontroversielle del af aftalen?
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I en kompleks forhandlingssituation valgte diplomaterne at isolere den mest kontroversielle del af aftalen. Ved at gøre dette håbede de at kunne fokusere på de punkter, hvor der var større enighed, og vende tilbage til de vanskelige emner senere. Denne strategi tillod dem at opretholde momentum og undgå et fuldstændigt sammenbrud i drøftelserne.
Hvilken effekt havde strategien med at 'isolere' den kontroversielle del af aftalen?
Passagen angiver klart, at strategien tillod dem 'at opretholde momentum og undgå et fuldstændigt sammenbrud i drøftelserne' ved at fokusere på punkter med større enighed.
Passagen angiver klart, at strategien tillod dem 'at opretholde momentum og undgå et fuldstændigt sammenbrud i drøftelserne' ved at fokusere på punkter med større enighed.
Hvad var formålet med at 'isolere' forbindelsen i planten?
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Forskere forsøgte at isolere den specifikke forbindelse i planten, der var ansvarlig for dens medicinske egenskaber. Gennem omhyggelige laboratorieeksperimenter og fraktionering lykkedes det dem at udvinde og analysere stoffet i dets rene form. Denne opdagelse åbnede døren for udvikling af nye lægemidler baseret på denne naturlige kilde.
Hvad var formålet med at 'isolere' forbindelsen i planten?
Passagen forklarer, at formålet var at 'isolere den specifikke forbindelse... ansvarlig for dens medicinske egenskaber' og at 'Denne opdagelse åbnede døren for udvikling af nye lægemidler'.
Passagen forklarer, at formålet var at 'isolere den specifikke forbindelse... ansvarlig for dens medicinske egenskaber' og at 'Denne opdagelse åbnede døren for udvikling af nye lægemidler'.
Hvorfor valgte dirigenten at 'isolere' instrumentgrupperne under øvelser?
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En kendt dirigent var kendt for sin evne til at isolere individuelle instrumentgrupper under øvelser. Ved at fokusere på hver sektion separat kunne han finjustere præstationen og sikre, at hver del af orkestret perfekt understøttede helheden. Denne metode var afgørende for at opnå den enestående klang, som hans orkester var berømt for.
Hvorfor valgte dirigenten at 'isolere' instrumentgrupperne under øvelser?
Passagen forklarer, at 'Ved at fokusere på hver sektion separat kunne han finjustere præstationen og sikre, at hver del af orkestret perfekt understøttede helheden. Denne metode var afgørende for at opnå den enestående klang'.
Passagen forklarer, at 'Ved at fokusere på hver sektion separat kunne han finjustere præstationen og sikre, at hver del af orkestret perfekt understøttede helheden. Denne metode var afgørende for at opnå den enestående klang'.
This sentence describes an attempt to isolate oneself from society that failed.
This sentence refers to difficulties in isolating the cause of a problem.
This sentence explains the difficulty of isolating a single factor in complex systems.
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Summary
Understanding 'isolere' helps you talk about separation, whether it's people, things, or even abstract concepts.
- separate
- keep apart
- insulate
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