German Conversation · Level 49
73 words
German word
kontrollieren
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔntrɔˈliːʁən/
Meaning
- verbcheck
Example
Ich kontrolliere die Ergebnisse.
I check the results.
More examples
Kannst du bitte die Daten kontrollieren?
Could you please check the data?
Core concept
An inspector compares a result with a rule, list, or model and spots any mismatch.
Common phrases
kontrollieren die E-Mails
check the emails
kontrollieren die Daten
check the data
Similar words
prüfen: A brief check for problems or defects in something.
nachsehen: A direct look at an object or record to confirm its presence or condition.
überprüfen: A detailed examination to confirm accuracy or compliance.
checken: A quick, casual check of a condition or result.
Definition in German
Etwas auf Richtigkeit oder Fehler prüfen und mit Vorgaben vergleichen.
Word origin
German kontrollieren was borrowed through French contrôler from Medieval Latin contrarotulus, a counter-roll used to verify accounts.
Usage tips
- Kontrollieren takes a direct accusative object, as in Ich kontrolliere die Ergebnisse, without a preposition.