die Absonderung
Translation
secretion, isolation, segregation, seclusion
Examples
Die Absonderung der Kranken war notwendig.
The isolation of the sick was necessary.
Die Drüse ist für die Absonderung von Hormonen zuständig.
The gland is responsible for the secretion of hormones.
Er lebt in völliger Absonderung von der Welt.
He lives in complete seclusion from the world.
Grammar Patterns
die Absonderung ((von+3)) the separation/isolation from (sth. dat.) The separation from his family was hard for him.
Similar Words
die Trennung (separation), die Isolierung (isolation), die Sekretion (secretion)
Etymology
From the verb 'absondern' (to separate, secrete), composed of 'ab-' (away, off) and 'sondern' (to separate). The '-ung' suffix forms a noun.
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'sonder' (special, separate) by taking it 'ab' (away) from the rest. This applies to isolating people or biological secretion.