die Zucht
Translation
breeding, cultivation, discipline, breed
Examples
Die Zucht seltener Tiere ist sehr aufwendig.
The breeding of rare animals is very complex.
In der Armee herrscht strenge Zucht und Ordnung.
In the army, there is strict discipline and order.
Grammar Patterns
the breeding/cultivation ((of sth.)) Die Zucht von Rosen erfordert Geduld.
discipline and order Hier herrschen Zucht und Ordnung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anbau (cultivation), Disziplin (discipline), Rasse (breed)
Etymology
From Old High German 'zuht', related to the verb 'ziehen' (to pull, to raise, to rear). The core idea is 'drawing up' or 'raising' something.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Zucht' to 'ziehen' (to pull/raise). You 'raise' animals and plants, and you also 'raise' children with discipline.