disziplinieren
Translation
to discipline
Examples
Der Lehrer musste den lauten Schüler disziplinieren.
The teacher had to discipline the loud student.
Man muss sich selbst disziplinieren, um Ziele zu erreichen.
One has to discipline oneself to achieve goals.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to discipline sb. The parents disciplined their child for misbehaving.
sich ((refl.)) to discipline oneself You need to discipline yourself to study every day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bestrafen (to punish), erziehen (to educate); Antonym: verwöhnen (to spoil)
Etymology
From Latin 'disciplina' (instruction, training). Related to the English word 'disciple'.
Memory Tips
It contains the word 'Disziplin' (discipline). To 'disziplinieren' someone is to teach them 'Disziplin'.