der Abstinenzwillen
Translation
will to be abstinent, willpower for abstinence
Examples
Sein Abstinenzwillen war sehr stark.
His will to be abstinent was very strong.
Sie bewunderte seinen eisernen Abstinenzwillen.
She admired his iron will for abstinence.
Grammar Patterns
one's Abstinenzwillen + to be + adjective His will to be abstinent is strong. Sein Abstinenzwillen ist stark.
Similar Words
Synonyms: self-control, discipline; Antonyms: addiction, dependency
Etymology
A compound of 'Abstinenz' (abstinence) and 'Wille' (will).
Memory Tips
Think of it literally as 'abstinence-will'. The will to abstain from something.