This is the 342nd most frequent Icelandic word.
einangrun
Isolation.
The word 'einangrun' here denotes 'isolation', referring to someone being kept apart from others, likely for health or safety reasons.
Hann var í einangrun í tvær vikur.
He was in isolation for two weeks.
In this sentence, 'einangrun' is used to mean 'insulation', referring to material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.
Það er mikilvægt að tryggja góða einangrun á nýju húsi.
It is important to ensure good insulation in the new house.
Here, 'einangrun' signifies 'social isolation', describing a state where people are detached from social interactions.