ab|kapseln
Translation
to isolate oneself, to encapsulate, to seal off, to withdraw
Examples
Er kapselt sich von seinen Freunden ab.
He is isolating himself from his friends.
Die Zyste hat sich im Gewebe abgekapselt.
The cyst has become encapsulated in the tissue.
Grammar Patterns
sichAkk ((von+3)) to isolate oneself from sth./sb. He is isolating himself from the world.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich isolieren (to isolate oneself), sich abschotten (to seal oneself off); Antonyms: sich öffnen (to open up), sich integrieren (to integrate)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, away) + 'Kapsel' (capsule). Literally 'to capsule off'.
Memory Tips
Imagine putting yourself in a 'Kapsel' (capsule) to get 'ab' (away) from everyone.