Isoleeri

Isoleeri is an Estonian verb form meaning to isolate. It is the second-person singular imperative of the verb isoleerima, used to tell someone to isolate a person, area, or object. The term appears in health, laboratory, and safety contexts, as well as in everyday language when isolation is required.

Etymology and related forms: Isoleerima is a loanword derived from the English word isolate, with Estonian verb-building patterns added to create the infinitive. Related words include isoleerimine (the process of isolating) and isoleeritud (isolated, the past participle). In contrast to the imperative, other moods use standard Estonian conjugation, such as isoleeri in informal singular commands and isoleerige in formal or plural forms.

Usage: Isoleeri is commonly found in instructions and guidelines where containment or separation is necessary, such as infection control, quarantine procedures, or experimental setups. It is used for both people (for example, instructing someone to isolate a patient) and objects or areas (such as isolating a contaminated zone).

Examples:

- Isoleeri see kasvuhoone, et vältida nakkust.

- Palun isoleeri haige varjatud piirkonnast.

See also: isolatsioon, isoleerimine, isoleeritud. These terms cover the broader concept of separation and containment in health, science, and engineering contexts. Isoleeri, as a direct command form, is primarily encountered in practical instructions and technical documentation in Estonian.