disiplina
disiplína with stress marks
discipline
Usage Note
Disiplina is borrowed from Spanish disciplina and encompasses self-discipline, classroom order, and institutional rules. Filipino parents and teachers frequently invoke disiplina as a core virtue to instill in children, and it appears prominently in school mission statements and household expectations.
Examples
" Kailangan natin ng disiplina. "
Natural Translation
We need discipline.
Literal Translation
Need we of discipline.
" Mahalaga ang disiplina sa tagumpay ng bawat estudyante. "
Natural Translation
Discipline is important for every student's success.
Literal Translation
Important the discipline in-the success of every student.
" Kung wala kang disiplina sa pera, mahihirapan kang mag-ipon kahit malaki ang sahod mo. "
Natural Translation
If you have no discipline with money, you'll find it hard to save even if your salary is big.
Literal Translation
If none your discipline in money, will-have-difficulty you to-save even-if big the salary your.
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