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disziplinieren

to discipline

disziplinieren – disziplinierte – hat diszipliniert

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry disziplinieren, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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disziplinieren vs zwingen

to force

Both “sich zwingen” and “sich disziplinieren” can be used when talking about studying. “Sich zwingen” emphasizes overcoming a specific inner resistance. “Sich disziplinieren” emphasizes self-control, often with the aim of studying regularly. However, it does not necessarily refer to a lasting habit.

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disziplinieren

Ich muss mich beim Lernen disziplinieren, damit ich bei meinem täglichen Plan bleibe.

I have to exercise self-discipline when studying so that I stick to my daily plan.

zwingen

Ich muss mich heute zum Lernen zwingen, weil ich überhaupt keine Lust habe.

I have to force myself to study today because I really don't feel like it at all.

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