die Körperbeherrschung
Translation
body control, physical control, poise, physical composure
Examples
Akrobaten brauchen eine gute Körperbeherrschung.
Acrobats need good body control.
Er verlor die Körperbeherrschung und fiel.
He lost his physical control and fell.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to have/possess ((sth.)) A dancer must possess perfect body control.
Similar Words
Synonyms: self-control, balance; Antonym: loss of control
Etymology
From 'Körper' (body) + 'beherrschen' (to control, master) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally 'body-mastering'.
Memory Tips
Imagine being the 'Herr' (master) who 'beherrscht' (masters) their own 'Körper' (body).