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discipline in Dutch

discipline in Dutch is discipline, (zelf)beheersing, tuchtiging — discipline means the practice of training yourself or others to follow rules and control behaviour.

discipline in Dutch

discipline
noun
A controlled behaviour; self-control.
(zelf)beheersing
noun
A controlled behaviour; self-control.
discipline
noun
A punishment to train or maintain control.
tuchtiging
noun
A punishment to train or maintain control.
tuchtstraf
noun
A punishment to train or maintain control.
discipline
noun
A specific branch of knowledge, learning, or practice.
branche
noun
A specific branch of knowledge, learning, or practice.
discipline
noun
A category in which a certain art, sport or other activity belongs.
branche
noun
A category in which a certain art, sport or other activity belongs.
tak
noun
A category in which a certain art, sport or other activity belongs.
drillen
verb
(transitive) To train someone by instruction and practice.
disciplineren
verb
temmen
verb
disciplineren
verb
(transitive) To punish someone in order to (re)gain control.
tuchtigen
verb
(transitive) To punish someone in order to (re)gain control.

What does "discipline" mean?

  1. noun The practice of training yourself or others to follow rules and control behaviour.
    "It takes real discipline to get up at 5am and train every day."
  2. noun A particular branch of knowledge or study.
    "Psychology is a discipline that overlaps with biology and philosophy."
  3. verb To train someone to behave in a controlled way, or to punish them for breaking rules.
    "The manager had to discipline an employee for repeated lateness."

discipline in a sentence

  • It takes real discipline to get up at 5am and train every day.
  • The coach was known for his strict discipline on the field.
  • Psychology is a discipline that overlaps with biology and philosophy.
  • The manager had to discipline an employee for repeated lateness.

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Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "discipline" in Dutch?

"discipline" in Dutch is discipline, (zelf)beheersing, tuchtiging. discipline means: The practice of training yourself or others to follow rules and control behaviour.

How do you use "discipline" in a sentence?

Example: "It takes real discipline to get up at 5am and train every day." In Dutch, "discipline" is discipline, (zelf)beheersing, tuchtiging.

Are there other ways to say "discipline" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 10 translations listed for "discipline": discipline, (zelf)beheersing, tuchtiging, tuchtstraf, branche, tak.

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