noun

die Disziplin, -en

discipline

Es bedeutet, dass man Regeln beachtet, sich selbst kontrolliert und Aufgaben zuverlässig erledigt.

The German word "Disziplin" is a noun meaning discipline.

  • It comes from the Latin disciplina, relating to teaching, training, or instruction.
  • It refers to self-control, orderliness, adherence to rules, or a field of study (academic discipline).

Similar words:

  • Ordnung (order)
  • Fleiß (diligence)
  • Zucht (strict discipline)
  • Selbstbeherrschung (self-control)

Difference:

  • Disziplin emphasizes structured training and adherence to rules, while Ordnung is more about orderliness, and Selbstbeherrschung focuses on inner self-control rather than external rules.

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Examples

Die Schüler lernen die Bedeutung von Disziplin.noun

The students learn the meaning of discipline.

Ohne Disziplin wäre das gemeinsame Arbeiten viel schwieriger.noun

Without discipline, working together would be much more difficult.

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