🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Disziplin

Pronunciation / Transliteration: diz-zi-plin

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Discipline/ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Disziplin ist der Schlüssel zum Erfolg."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience.

    "The military is known for its strict discipline and adherence to rules."
  2. 2

    A branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education.

    "She decided to pursue a degree in the discipline of psychology."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'discipline' originates from the Latin 'disciplina', meaning 'instruction' or 'training'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, where it retained the connotation of training and control over behavior.

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