isolation
intermediateB2/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ · i-so-la-tion
the state of being alone or separated from others.
Meanings
the state of being alone or separated from others.
اکیلے یا دوسروں سے علیحدہ ہونے کی حالت۔
تنہائی
tanhaai
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- social isolation
- physical isolation
- emotional isolation
Example Sentences
Isolation can lead to feelings of depression.
تنہائی افسردگی کے احساسات کا باعث بن سکتی ہے۔
Tanhaai afsurdagi ke ahsasat ka baais ban sakti hai.
Many people experience isolation during the pandemic.
بہت سے لوگوں کو وبا کے دوران تنہائی کا سامنا کرنا پڑا۔
Bohat se logon ko waba ke doran tanhaai ka samna karna para.
His isolation from the group was concerning.
گروپ سے اس کی تنہائی تشویشناک تھی۔
Group se is ki tanhaai tashweeshnaak thi.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of isolation as 'I's alone in 'isolation'.
Imagine a person standing alone on a deserted island.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
میری تنہائی نے کہا، خاطر ظاہر کرنے سے کچھ نہیں ہوتا
Meri tanhai ne kaha, khatir zahir karne se kuch nahi hota
My isolation said, showing concern changes nothing.
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اکیلے چلنے میں سب سے آگے ہوں گے
Akele chalne mein sab se aage honge
If you walk alone, you will be the first one.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "insulatio" — the state of being set apart
First known use: 17th century
The word 'isolation' has evolved from the Latin 'insulatio', which means to be set apart, to its contemporary use predominantly in psychology and health contexts.