diszipliniert
disciplined
Characterized by self-control, order, and the consistent following of rules.
EXAMPLE
Um ein Instrument zu lernen, muss man sehr diszipliniert üben.
To learn an instrument, you have to practice in a very disciplined way.
diszipliniert
disciplined
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Word structure
'Diszipliniert' (disciplined) is formally the past participle of the verb 'disziplinieren' (to discipline). Like many participles in German, it is very often used as an adjective to describe a quality.
EXAMPLE
Ein disziplinierter Mensch erreicht seine Ziele oft schneller.
A disciplined person often reaches their goals faster.
Word family
The adjective 'diszipliniert' (disciplined) belongs to the word family of the noun 'die Disziplin' (discipline). If someone has 'Disziplin' (discipline), then that person is 'diszipliniert' (disciplined).
EXAMPLE
Ohne Disziplin ist es schwer, jeden Tag diszipliniert zu sein.
Without discipline, it is hard to be disciplined every day.
Typical collocations
The adjective often describes the way in which an activity is carried out. Common combinations are 'diszipliniert arbeiten' (to work in a disciplined way), 'diszipliniert trainieren' (to train in a disciplined way), or 'diszipliniert essen' (to eat in a disciplined way).
EXAMPLE
Die Athletin trainiert sehr diszipliniert für die Meisterschaft.
The athlete trains in a very disciplined way for the championship.
Compare with
diszipliniert vs konsequent
consistent
Both words fit when someone reliably follows a training plan or rules. Konsequent primarily describes sticking to a decision or plan. Diszipliniert places more emphasis on the self-control and order that make this behavior possible. Use konsequent for carrying out the plan and diszipliniert for the self-controlled person.
diszipliniert
Tom war diszipliniert und stand trotz seiner Müdigkeit jeden Morgen zum Training auf.
Tom was disciplined and got up for training every morning despite being tired.
konsequent
Tom setzte seinen Trainingsplan konsequent um und ging jeden Morgen laufen.
Tom followed his training plan consistently and went running every morning.
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