This is the 457th most frequent German word.
insel
Island.
In this sentence, the word 'Insel' is used to describe a geographical landform surrounded by water, which is its most commonly understood meaning.
Die Insel im Meer ist wunderschön.
The island in the sea is beautiful.
The phrase uses 'Insel' metaphorically to symbolize a sense of calm amidst chaos, leveraging its physical characteristic of being isolated to express a state of separation.
Ich habe eine kleine Insel der Ruhe in meinem Alltag gefunden.
I have found a small island of tranquility in my daily life.
Here, 'Insel' is used metaphorically to describe a place that stands out in a specific context, culturally in this case.