🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Disziplin

Pronunciation / Transliteration: diz-zi-plin

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Discipline/ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #600 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', which evolved through Old French before entering Middle English. Over time, its meaning has shifted from a focus on training and instruction to encompass self-control and order.

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