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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
Training and Drill can both refer to repeated practice aimed at improving performance. Drill, however, emphasizes strict, often mechanical repetition and discipline, whereas Training describes the systematic development of skills in a more neutral way. Use Training for normal practice and Drill when strictness and automated routines are especially important.
Im Drill wiederholt die Gruppe denselben Ablauf so lange, bis jeder Schritt automatisch sitzt.
During the drill, the group repeats the same routine until every step becomes automatic.
Im Training verbessert die Basketballspielerin ihre Würfe mit verschiedenen Übungen.
During training, the basketball player improves her shots with various exercises.
