die Selbstbeherrschung
Translation
self-control, self-restraint, composure
Examples
Er verlor die Selbstbeherrschung.
He lost his self-control.
Selbstbeherrschung ist eine wichtige Tugend.
Self-control is an important virtue.
Grammar Patterns
to lose one's self-control (die Selbstbeherrschung verlieren) In that moment, he lost his self-control.
to practice/show self-control (Selbstbeherrschung üben/zeigen) One must practice self-control.
Similar Words
Selbstkontrolle, Disziplin; Antonyms: Impulsivität
Etymology
From Selbst (self) + beherrschen (to control, to rule). The -ung suffix makes it a noun.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'ruling' (beherrschen) your 'self' (Selbst).