kontrollieren/kɔntʁɔˈliːʁən/to check; to control; to monitor
kontrollieren is a German verb that means to check, to control, or to monitor. It is pronounced /kɔntʁɔˈliːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kontrollierte" and the past participle is "kontrolliert".
Definitions
1.to check or examine something for correctness, completeness, etc.(examination, checking)
a.to check something to ensure it is correct or present
Kannst du bitte meine Hausaufgaben kontrollieren?—Can you please check my homework?
2.to monitor or regulate something/someone(supervision, regulation)
a.to supervise the behavior or process
Die Polizei kontrolliert den Verkehr auf der Autobahn.—The police are monitoring traffic on the highway.
3.to have control over something or someone (less common, often in technical or formal contexts)(power, command)
a.to govern or dominate
Die Firma kontrolliert den gesamten Markt.—The company controls the entire market.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | kontrollieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | kontrolliere |
| Present (du) | kontrollierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kontrolliert |
| Preterite (ich) | kontrollierte |
| Participle II | kontrolliert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | kontrollierte |
| Imperative (singular) | kontrolliere |
| Imperative (plural) | kontrolliert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kontrollieren" mean in English?
- "kontrollieren" means to check, to control, or to monitor. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "kontrollieren"?
- "kontrollieren" is pronounced /kɔntʁɔˈliːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "kontrollieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "kontrollieren" is "kontrolliert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "kontrollieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "kontrollieren" becomes "kontrollierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "kontrollieren"?
- "kontrollieren" is a verb in German.
