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discipline
The ability to control oneself, follow rules, and work consistently toward a goal, even when it is difficult. It also refers to maintaining order and following regulations.
Um ein Instrument zu lernen, braucht man viel Disziplin.
To learn an instrument, you need a lot of discipline.
discipline / field
A specific field or subfield of science, art, or sports.
Die Soziologie ist eine faszinierende wissenschaftliche Disziplin.
Sociology is a fascinating academic discipline.
discipline / event
A specific sport or competition within a larger sporting area.
Beim Zehnkampf müssen die Athleten in zehn verschiedenen Disziplinen antreten.
In the decathlon, athletes have to compete in ten different events.
Careful: 'Die Disziplin' in German means self-control, a field of study, or a sport/event. It does not mean 'punishment', as the English word 'discipline' sometimes does.
Für diesen Marathon braucht man eiserne Disziplin.
For this marathon, you need iron discipline.
The context makes the meaning clear: In connection with behavior and rules, it is about self-control. In the context of university and science, it means a field. In the context of sports and competition, it refers to a sport or event.
Er hat nicht genug Disziplin, um jeden Tag zu lernen.
He doesn’t have enough discipline to study every day.
The adjective for 'die Disziplin' (discipline) is 'diszipliniert' (disciplined). It describes a person who has a lot of self-control or strictly follows rules.
Sie ist eine sehr disziplinierte Sportlerin.
She is a very disciplined athlete.
When it comes to self-control, 'Disziplin' (discipline) is often used with verbs like 'haben' (to have), 'zeigen' (to show), 'lernen' (to learn), or 'brauchen' (to need). Adjectives like 'viel' (a lot of), 'wenig' (little), or 'eiserne' (iron) describe the degree.
Manche Eltern wollen ihren Kindern mehr Disziplin beibringen.
Some parents want to teach their children more discipline.
As a field of study, 'Disziplin' (discipline) is often combined with adjectives like 'wissenschaftlich' (scientific/academic) or 'akademisch' (academic). People also speak of 'interdisziplinärer' (interdisciplinary) research when multiple disciplines work together.
Die Informatik ist eine relativ junge Disziplin.
Computer science is a relatively young discipline.
As a sport or event, 'Disziplin' (discipline/event) is often combined with the verb 'antreten' ('in einer Disziplin antreten' = to compete in an event). It is also frequently combined with 'olympisch' (Olympic) to refer to a sport represented at the Olympic Games.
In wie vielen Disziplinen startet der Athlet?
In how many events is the athlete competing?
competition / contest
At a sporting event, Wettbewerb can refer to the entire event in which participants compete for a win or a placing. Disziplin, by contrast, refers to the specific sport or category within a broader area. Use Wettbewerb for the event and Disziplin for the sport or category.
In der Disziplin Hochsprung treten zwölf Sportlerinnen an.
Twelve female athletes are competing in the high jump event.
Der Wettbewerb beginnt am Samstag und endet mit der Siegerehrung.
The competition begins on Saturday and ends with the awards ceremony.
