NOUN
Kontrolle/kɔnˈtʁɔlə/control; check; inspection
Kontrolle is a German noun that means control, check, or inspection. It is pronounced /kɔnˈtʁɔlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kontrollen".
Definitions
1.the act of checking or supervising something(general)
a.monitoring and verification
Die Polizei führte eine Kontrolle des Verkehrs durch.—The police carried out a traffic check.
2.power to direct or regulate something(power)
a.having authority or dominance
Die Kontrolle über das Unternehmen liegt beim Vorstand.—Control over the company lies with the board.
3.an official examination or inspection(inspection)
a.examination, especially by authorities
Am Flughafen gibt es eine Passkontrolle.—There is a passport check at the airport.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Kontrolle | die Kontrollen |
| Genitive | der Kontrolle | der Kontrollen |
| Dative | der Kontrolle | den Kontrollen |
| Accusative | die Kontrolle | die Kontrollen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kontrolle" mean in English?
- "Kontrolle" means control, check, or inspection. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kontrolle"?
- "Kontrolle" is pronounced /kɔnˈtʁɔlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kontrolle" der, die, or das?
- "Kontrolle" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Kontrolle"?
- The plural of "Kontrolle" is "Kontrollen".
- What part of speech is "Kontrolle"?
- "Kontrolle" is a noun in German.
