Isolate in Tagalog

“Isolate” in Tagalog translates to “ihiwalay”, “ihukay”, or “i-isolate”, referring to the act of separating or setting apart something or someone from others. Understanding this term is essential when discussing quarantine, separation, or scientific processes in Filipino contexts.

[Words] = Isolate

[Definition]:

• Isolate /ˈaɪsəleɪt/
• Verb: To separate or set apart from others; to place in quarantine or solitude.
• Verb (Scientific): To extract or purify a substance from a mixture.
• Noun: A person or thing that has been isolated; something separated from others.

[Synonyms] = Ihiwalay, Ihukay, I-isolate, Ilayo, Ihangla, Ibukod, Ilayo sa iba, Magtabi, Paghiwalayin

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Doctors had to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.
• Ex1_PH: Kinailangan ng mga doktor na ihiwalay ang pasyente upang maiwasan ang pagkalat ng impeksyon.
• Ex2_EN: Scientists were able to isolate the virus in the laboratory for further study.
• Ex2_PH: Nakaya ng mga siyentipiko na ihiwalay ang virus sa laboratoryo para sa karagdagang pag-aaral.
• Ex3_EN: We need to isolate the problem before we can find a solution.
• Ex3_PH: Kailangan nating ihiwalay ang problema bago tayo makahanap ng solusyon.
• Ex4_EN: The government decided to isolate the affected area to contain the outbreak.
• Ex4_PH: Nagpasya ang pamahalaan na ihiwalay ang apektadong lugar upang mapigilan ang pagkalat.
• Ex5_EN: He tends to isolate himself when he feels stressed or overwhelmed.
• Ex5_PH: Madalas niyang ihiwalay ang sarili kapag siya ay nababalisa o napapabigat.