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drill
Strict, often mechanical and repeated practice intended to achieve discipline, obedience, and automated routines. The term is frequently used in military or sports contexts.
Die Rekruten mussten wochenlangen Drill über sich ergehen lassen.
The recruits had to endure weeks of drill.
Be careful: 'der Drill' (drill) is not the English word 'a drill' in the sense of 'ein Bohrer' (a drilling tool). In German, 'Drill' refers exclusively to strict, mechanical training, often with a negative connotation.
Der militärische Drill war für die jungen Soldaten sehr hart.
The military drill was very tough for the young soldiers.
The word 'Drill' (drill) usually has a negative meaning. It describes training that aims at discipline and automation and leaves little room for creativity or individual development.
In der modernen Pädagogik wird reiner Drill ohne Verständnis abgelehnt.
In modern education, pure drill without understanding is rejected.
'Drill' (drill) is often combined with adjectives such as 'hart' (hard), 'streng' (strict), or 'militärisch' (military). A typical expression is also 'Drill über sich ergehen lassen' (to endure drill).
Die Sportler mussten vor dem Wettkampf einen strengen Drill durchlaufen.
The athletes had to go through a strict drill before the competition.
training / education
'die Ausbildung' and 'der Drill' both have to do with learning and practice. 'die Ausbildung' is a normal, planned path for learning a profession. It involves knowledge, skills, and practical experience. 'der Drill' means very strict, often repeated practice so that actions become automatic and discipline develops. The word often sounds harsh and is especially suited to the military, sports, or very strict training. You might confuse the words if you are only thinking of practice. But 'Ausbildung' is much broader, while 'Drill' only describes a strict form of practice.
Beim Training störte Lena der harte Drill, weil kaum jemand Fragen stellen durfte.
During training, Lena was bothered by the harsh drill because hardly anyone was allowed to ask questions.
Im nächsten Jahr beginnt Paul eine Ausbildung als Koch.
Next year, Paul will start vocational training as a cook.