discipline in German

discipline in German is Bestrafung, Strafe, Disziplin — discipline means the practice of training yourself or others to follow rules and control behaviour.

discipline in German

Bestrafung

noun

A punishment to train or maintain control.

Strafe

noun

A punishment to train or maintain control.

Disziplin

noun

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

Zucht

noun

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

Disziplin

noun

disziplinieren

verb

disziplinarisch bestrafen

verb

(transitive) To punish someone in order to (re)gain control.

disziplinieren

verb

(transitive) To punish someone in order to (re)gain control.

What does "discipline" mean?

noun The practice of training yourself or others to follow rules and control behaviour.
"Learning an instrument takes patience and discipline."
noun A particular branch of knowledge or study.
"Economics is a discipline that studies how people use limited resources."
verb To train someone to behave in a controlled way, or to punish them for breaking rules.
"Teachers must discipline pupils fairly when they break the school rules."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

discipline in a sentence

Learning an instrument takes patience and discipline.
It takes real discipline to get up at 5am and train every day.
Economics is a discipline that studies how people use limited resources.
She moved from one academic discipline to another when she changed degrees.

Similar words in German

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Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "discipline" in German?

"discipline" in German is Bestrafung, Strafe, Disziplin. discipline means: The practice of training yourself or others to follow rules and control behaviour.

How do you use "discipline" in a sentence?

Example: "Learning an instrument takes patience and discipline." In German, "discipline" is Bestrafung, Strafe, Disziplin.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "discipline": Bestrafung, Strafe, Disziplin, Zucht, disziplinieren, disziplinarisch bestrafen.

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