Kontrollieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kontrollieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to check", "to inspect" or "to verify".

Essential properties of "kontrollieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: kontrollieren
  • Simple past: kontrollierte
  • Participle: kontrolliert

See full conjugation of kontrollieren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "kontrollieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To check or verify something for correctness or proper function"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Lehrer kontrolliert die Hausaufgaben der Schüler.The teacher checks the students' homework.
  2. Bitte kontrollieren Sie Ihre Tickets vor dem Einsteigen.Please check your tickets before boarding.
  3. Die Polizei kontrolliert regelmäßig die Geschwindigkeit auf dieser Straße.The police regularly check the speed on this road.

2.) "To have power or authority over someone or something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Manager kontrolliert alle Aspekte des Projekts.The manager controls all aspects of the project.
  2. Es ist wichtig, seine Emotionen zu kontrollieren.It is important to control one's emotions.
  3. Die Regierung versucht, die Inflation zu kontrollieren.The government tries to control inflation.

3.) "To supervise or monitor"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Eltern kontrollieren den Medienkonsum ihrer Kinder.The parents monitor their children's media consumption.
  2. Kameras kontrollieren den Eingangsbereich des Gebäudes.Cameras monitor the entrance area of the building.
  3. Der Arzt kontrolliert regelmäßig den Gesundheitszustand des Patienten.The doctor regularly monitors the patient's health condition.
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