self-control
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self-control
The ability to control and regulate one's own feelings, impulses, and actions instead of giving in to them uncontrollably.
Es erfordert viel Selbstkontrolle, bei einer Diät auf Süßigkeiten zu verzichten.
It takes a lot of self-control to give up sweets while on a diet.
This noun consists of 'Selbst-' (self-) and 'Kontrolle' (control). The prefix 'Selbst-' indicates that it is about control over one's own person, that is, one's own impulses and feelings.
Beim Meditieren lernt man eine Form der Selbstkontrolle.
When meditating, you learn a form of self-control.
Common verbs used with 'Selbstkontrolle' (self-control) describe having or losing this ability. Especially typical are 'die Selbstkontrolle verlieren' (to lose self-control) and the opposite, 'die Selbstkontrolle bewahren' or 'behalten' (to maintain/keep self-control).
Als er die Beleidigung hörte, verlor er die Selbstkontrolle.
When he heard the insult, he lost self-control.
'Selbstkontrolle' (self-control) is often described as something one needs or that a situation requires. For this, the structures 'etwas erfordert Selbstkontrolle' (something requires self-control) or 'man braucht Selbstkontrolle, um ... zu ...' (one needs self-control in order to ...) are often used.
Es braucht viel Selbstkontrolle, nicht die ganze Schokolade auf einmal zu essen.
It takes a lot of self-control not to eat all the chocolate at once.
discipline
Disziplin and Selbstkontrolle both help you pursue a goal despite difficulties. Disziplin emphasizes consistently following rules or routines, while Selbstkontrolle focuses more on controlling an immediate impulse. Use “Disziplin” for sticking with something over the long term and “Selbstkontrolle” for a specific temptation or reaction.
Trotz seines Ärgers bewahrte er die Selbstkontrolle und antwortete ruhig.
Despite his anger, he maintained his self-control and replied calmly.
Mit viel Disziplin lernt er jeden Abend eine Stunde für die Prüfung.
With a lot of discipline, he studies for the exam for an hour every evening.
