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A2 verb #1,500 پرکاربردترین 9 دقیقه مطالعه

kontrollieren

At the A1 level, 'kontrollieren' is introduced as a basic verb for checking simple things. Learners use it to describe everyday actions like checking a phone, a ticket, or a shopping list. The focus is on the present tense ('Ich kontrolliere') and simple sentence structures. It's often one of the first '-ieren' verbs students learn, helping them understand that these verbs follow a regular pattern but have a unique past participle form without 'ge-'. Example: 'Ich kontrolliere mein Handy.'
At the A2 level, the usage expands to include more routine responsibilities. Students learn to use 'kontrollieren' in the context of work or household chores, such as checking if the lights are off or if homework is finished. They also begin to use the Perfekt tense ('Ich habe kontrolliert') and understand the difference between 'kontrollieren' and 'sehen'. The word appears in common public contexts like 'Fahrkartenkontrolle'. Example: 'Hast du die Hausaufgaben kontrolliert?'
At the B1 level, 'kontrollieren' is used in more professional and social contexts. Learners use it to discuss quality control, monitoring progress in a project, or checking facts in a news article. They start to distinguish it from synonyms like 'prüfen' and 'überprüfen'. The reflexive use 'sich kontrollieren' (to control oneself) is introduced. Passive constructions like 'wird kontrolliert' become more common in their vocabulary. Example: 'Die Ergebnisse müssen genau kontrolliert werden.'
At the B2 level, the nuances of 'kontrollieren' become more important. Students learn to use it in abstract contexts, such as controlling inflation, monitoring environmental standards, or political oversight. They understand the 'false friend' aspect more deeply, ensuring they don't use it when 'steuern' or 'regieren' is more appropriate. The word is used in more complex grammatical structures, including 'um... zu' and 'ohne... zu' clauses. Example: 'Es ist schwierig, alle Variablen in diesem Experiment zu kontrollieren.'
At the C1 level, 'kontrollieren' is used in highly formal, academic, and technical discussions. It appears in legal texts (e.g., 'Aufsichtsratskontrolle') and scientific reports. Learners can discuss the philosophy of control and surveillance in society. They use the word with high precision, often pairing it with sophisticated collocations like 'stichprobenartig kontrollieren' (to check at random) or 'lückenlos kontrollieren' (to check without gaps). Example: 'Die lückenlose Kontrolle der Lieferkette ist für die Sicherheit essenziell.'
At the C2 level, the speaker has a native-like grasp of 'kontrollieren'. They can use it metaphorically and in complex idiomatic expressions. They understand the subtle stylistic differences between 'kontrollieren' and its many synonyms in every possible register, from slang to high literature. They can engage in deep debates about 'Selbstkontrolle' vs. 'Fremdkontrolle' and use the word to navigate the most intricate professional or legal environments. Example: 'Die Mechanismen, die den Markt kontrollieren, sind äußerst komplex.'
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  • A regular '-ieren' verb meaning to check, verify, or monitor.
  • Used in daily life for tickets, passports, and checking homework.
  • Crucial grammar point: The past participle is 'kontrolliert' (no 'ge-').
  • Often a 'false friend'—it means 'check' more often than 'direct/power'.

The German verb kontrollieren is a versatile and essential term that primarily translates to 'to check,' 'to inspect,' or 'to monitor.' While it shares a root with the English word 'control,' its usage in German is often more focused on the act of verification and supervision rather than just exercising power or command. At its core, it describes the process of comparing a current state against a desired or required standard. Whether you are a student having your homework checked by a teacher or a traveler having your passport inspected at the border, the action being performed is kontrollieren.

Primary Definition
To verify the correctness, completeness, or functionality of something through inspection or testing.

Der Schaffner kontrolliert die Fahrkarten der Passagiere im Zug.

Example: A conductor checking tickets on a train.

In a technical or scientific context, the word takes on a more specific meaning. It refers to the monitoring of processes to ensure they stay within certain parameters. For instance, a technician might kontrollieren the temperature of a chemical reaction. This nuance is crucial for learners to understand because, in English, we might say 'monitor' or 'regulate,' whereas German often sticks with kontrollieren for the observation part of the process.

Technical Nuance
The continuous observation of a system or process to ensure it operates correctly (e.g., quality control).

Die Qualitätsabteilung kontrolliert jedes Produkt vor dem Versand.

Furthermore, the word can extend to the realm of self-regulation and power. When someone 'controls' their emotions, they kontrollieren their feelings. However, be careful: if you mean 'to steer' a car or 'to govern' a country, German often prefers words like steuern or regieren. Kontrollieren implies an element of oversight. If you 'control' a territory in a military sense, you are monitoring and maintaining order within it.

Es ist wichtig, in stressigen Situationen die Ruhe zu kontrollieren.

Social Context
Exercising authority or supervision over people or organizations to ensure compliance with rules.

Die Polizei kontrolliert die Einhaltung der Verkehrsregeln.

Hast du kontrolliert, ob der Herd ausgeschaltet ist?

In summary, kontrollieren is about the 'eye' of the observer. It is the act of looking closely, verifying facts, and ensuring that everything is as it should be. From the mundane checking of a grocery list to the high-stakes monitoring of a nuclear reactor, this verb covers the spectrum of verification.

Using kontrollieren correctly requires understanding its grammatical structure and its specific semantic range. As a regular (weak) verb, it follows the standard conjugation patterns for verbs ending in '-ieren'. One of the most important things to remember is that verbs ending in '-ieren' do not take the 'ge-' prefix in the past participle. Therefore, the past participle is simply kontrolliert, not gekontrolliert.

Conjugation Pattern
Präsens: ich kontrolliere, du kontrollierst, er kontrolliert. Perfekt: hat kontrolliert. Präteritum: kontrollierte.

Ich habe meine E-Mails auf Fehler kontrolliert.

The verb is transitive, meaning it almost always takes a direct object in the accusative case. You control 'something' or 'someone'. For example, 'den Reifendruck kontrollieren' (to check the tire pressure). When using it in a sentence, the object being checked is the focus of the action. It is also frequently used with sub-clauses, especially with 'ob' (whether/if), to describe checking a condition.

Common Structures
[Subject] + kontrolliert + [Accusative Object] OR [Subject] + kontrolliert, ob [Subordinate Clause].

Bitte kontrollieren Sie, ob alle Fenster geschlossen sind.

In professional settings, kontrollieren is often replaced by more specific verbs depending on the industry. In accounting, one might use prüfen (to audit/examine). In software development, one might use testen (to test). However, kontrollieren remains the most common 'umbrella' term for any general check. It is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Der Lehrer kontrolliert die Anwesenheitsliste.

Reflexive Use
Sich kontrollieren: To exercise self-restraint or to check oneself (e.g., checking one's reflection or behavior).

Er musste sich kontrollieren, um nicht laut zu lachen.

Die Wissenschaftler kontrollieren die Daten der Studie.

When using the imperative form, as in 'Kontrollier das mal!' (Check that!), it sounds direct but not necessarily rude. It is a standard way to ask someone to verify information. In passive constructions, 'wird kontrolliert' is extremely common on signs and in official announcements, such as 'Dieser Bereich wird videoüberwacht und kontrolliert'.

You will encounter kontrollieren in a vast array of everyday situations in German-speaking countries. One of the most common places is in public transportation. The phrase 'Fahrscheinkontrolle!' (Ticket inspection!) is a well-known, if sometimes dreaded, announcement. Here, the verb is turned into a noun, but the action is the same: checking for validity.

Public Transport
Used by conductors and security personnel when verifying tickets or passenger safety.

'Die Fahrkarten bitte! Wir kontrollieren jetzt.'

In the workplace, kontrollieren is ubiquitous. Managers 'kontrollieren' the progress of projects, and colleagues 'kontrollieren' each other's work for errors (often called the 'Vier-Augen-Prinzip' or four-eyes principle). It is also a key term in logistics and manufacturing, where 'Wareneingangskontrolle' (incoming goods inspection) is a standard procedure. If you work in an office, you might hear someone ask, 'Hast du die Zahlen in der Tabelle noch einmal kontrolliert?'

Workplace Usage
Refers to quality assurance, auditing, and progress monitoring.

Mein Chef kontrolliert jeden Abend meine Berichte.

At the airport or international borders, the word is unavoidable. 'Passkontrolle' (passport control) and 'Sicherheitskontrolle' (security check) are the standard terms. You will hear announcements like 'Bitte halten Sie Ihre Ausweise zur Kontrolle bereit' (Please have your IDs ready for inspection). In this context, it carries a sense of official authority and legal requirement.

An der Grenze wurde unser Gepäck genau kontrolliert.

Official Contexts
Used by police, customs (Zoll), and security agencies.

Die Polizei kontrolliert heute die Geschwindigkeit auf der Autobahn.

Hast du den Reifendruck vor der langen Fahrt kontrolliert?

Finally, in sports and gaming, you'll hear it regarding ball control ('Ballkontrolle') or controlling a character. In the news, politicians might talk about 'die Inflation kontrollieren' or 'die Grenzen kontrollieren'. It is a high-frequency word that bridges the gap between everyday chores and complex geopolitical issues.

The most frequent mistake English speakers make with kontrollieren is assuming it is a perfect synonym for the English word 'control'. While they overlap, 'control' in English often means 'to have power over' or 'to direct' (e.g., 'He controls the company'). In German, kontrollieren is much more about 'checking' or 'inspecting'. If you want to say you are driving or steering something, kontrollieren might sound strange.

False Friend Alert
English 'control' (to direct) vs. German 'kontrollieren' (to check/verify).

Falsch: Er kontrolliert das Auto. (Better: Er steuert das Auto.)

Another common error is the conjugation of the past participle. Many learners reflexively add the 'ge-' prefix, resulting in 'gekontrolliert'. However, German verbs ending in '-ieren' (like studieren, telefonieren, kontrollieren) never take 'ge-' in the Partizip II. The correct form is always kontrolliert. This mistake is particularly common at the A2 and B1 levels.

Conjugation Error
Incorrect: Ich habe das 'gekontrolliert'. Correct: Ich habe das 'kontrolliert'.

Hast du die Hausaufgaben schon kontrolliert? (Correct form)

Learners also struggle with the prepositional usage. While kontrollieren usually takes a direct object, sometimes people try to use 'auf' or 'für'. Generally, you just 'kontrollieren [something]'. If you want to say you are checking 'for' something, you often use the 'ob' construction mentioned earlier: 'Ich kontrolliere, ob Fehler da sind' rather than 'Ich kontrolliere für Fehler'.

Preposition Pitfall
Avoid translating 'check for' literally. Use a direct object or an 'ob' clause.

Ich kontrolliere die Liste auf Fehler. (Here 'auf' works, meaning 'checking the list for errors')

Man sollte seine Passwörter regelmäßig kontrollieren.

Finally, don't confuse kontrollieren with beherrschen. If you want to say someone 'controls' a language or a skill, use beherrschen. Saying 'Ich kontrolliere Deutsch' would mean you are inspecting the German language, not that you speak it well!

German has several words that overlap with kontrollieren, and choosing the right one depends on the depth and nature of the 'check'. The most common synonym is prüfen. While kontrollieren is often a routine check, prüfen implies a more formal examination or test, like an exam in school or a technical inspection of a machine.

Kontrollieren vs. Prüfen
Kontrollieren: Routine check/monitoring. Prüfen: Formal testing/examination.

Der TÜV prüft das Auto alle zwei Jahre.

Another important word is überprüfen. This is very close to kontrollieren but often suggests a 'double-check' or a more thorough verification. If you have already checked something once and want to be absolutely sure, you überprüfen it. In professional and academic contexts, überprüfen is often preferred as it sounds more precise and rigorous.

Kontrollieren vs. Überprüfen
Kontrollieren: General oversight. Überprüfen: Thorough verification/re-checking.

Bitte überprüfen Sie Ihre Angaben auf dem Formular.

For visual checks, nachsehen or nachschauen are common. If you want to 'check' if there is milk in the fridge, you wouldn't usually say kontrollieren (which sounds like a formal inventory check); you would say 'Ich schaue mal nach'. Überwachen is another related term, meaning 'to monitor' or 'to surveil', often used for security cameras or long-term medical monitoring.

Kontrollieren vs. Überwachen
Kontrollieren: Point-in-time check. Überwachen: Continuous monitoring/surveillance.

Die Überwachungskamera überwacht den Eingangsbereich.

Kannst du mal nachsehen, ob die Post schon da ist?

In summary, while kontrollieren is a great all-purpose word, being aware of prüfen, überprüfen, überwachen, and nachsehen will make your German sound much more natural and precise.

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1

Ich kontrolliere mein Ticket.

I check my ticket.

Present tense, regular conjugation.

2

Kontrollierst du die Uhr?

Are you checking the clock?

Question form.

3

Er kontrolliert die Liste.

He is checking the list.

3rd person singular.

4

Wir kontrollieren das Auto.

We are checking the car.

1st person plural.

5

Sie kontrolliert die Tasche.

She checks the bag.

Subject-verb-object.

6

Kontrolliert ihr das Handy?

Are you (plural) checking the phone?

Informal plural.

7

Das Kind kontrolliert die Hausaufgaben.

The child checks the homework.

Simple sentence.

8

Ich kontrolliere die E-Mail.

I check the email.

Direct object in accusative.

1

Hast du die Fenster kontrolliert?

Did you check the windows?

Perfekt tense, no 'ge-' prefix.

2

Der Lehrer kontrolliert die Hefte.

The teacher checks the notebooks.

Professional context.

3

Bitte kontrollieren Sie den Reifendruck.

Please check the tire pressure.

Imperative with 'Sie'.

4

Wir haben alles kontrolliert.

We have checked everything.

Perfekt tense.

5

Er kontrolliert, ob das Licht aus ist.

He checks if the light is off.

Subordinate clause with 'ob'.

6

Die Polizei kontrolliert die Ausweise.

The police check the IDs.

Official context.

7

Ich muss mein Konto kontrollieren.

I must check my account.

Modal verb 'müssen'.

8

Sie kontrollierte gestern die Post.

She checked the mail yesterday.

Präteritum (simple past).

1

Die Qualität wird streng kontrolliert.

The quality is strictly controlled.

Passive voice.

2

Man muss sich in dieser Situation kontrollieren.

One must control oneself in this situation.

Reflexive use 'sich kontrollieren'.

3

Der Chef kontrolliert den Fortschritt des Projekts.

The boss monitors the progress of the project.

Abstract object.

4

Hast du die Quellen kontrolliert?

Did you check the sources?

Academic context.

5

Wir kontrollieren regelmäßig die Bestände.

We regularly check the inventory.

Business context.

6

Es ist wichtig, die Emotionen zu kontrollieren.

It is important to control the emotions.

Infinitive with 'zu'.

7

Die Behörden kontrollieren die Einhaltung der Gesetze.

The authorities monitor compliance with the laws.

Formal language.

8

Ich habe die Rechnung dreimal kontrolliert.

I checked the invoice three times.

Emphasis on repetition.

1

Die Zentralbank versucht, die Inflation zu kontrollieren.

The central bank tries to control inflation.

Economic context.

2

Er kann seine Wut kaum kontrollieren.

He can hardly control his anger.

Psychological context.

3

Die Software kontrolliert den gesamten Prozess automatisch.

The software controls the entire process automatically.

Technical automation.

4

Wir müssen die Variablen im Labor genau kontrollieren.

We must strictly control the variables in the lab.

Scientific context.

5

Die Opposition kontrolliert die Arbeit der Regierung.

The opposition monitors the work of the government.

Political oversight.

6

Sie kontrollierte ihre Atmung, um ruhig zu werden.

She controlled her breathing to become calm.

Präteritum.

7

Die Grenzübergänge werden scharf kontrolliert.

The border crossings are strictly controlled.

Passive voice with adverb.

8

Es ist schwer, die Verbreitung von Gerüchten zu kontrollieren.

It is hard to control the spread of rumors.

Abstract concept.

1

Die Aufsichtsbehörde kontrolliert die Banken lückenlos.

The regulatory authority monitors the banks without gaps.

High-level professional vocabulary.

2

Es gilt, die Risiken dieser Technologie zu kontrollieren.

It is necessary to control the risks of this technology.

Formal 'Es gilt...' construction.

3

Die Studie kontrollierte für verschiedene Störfaktoren.

The study controlled for various confounding factors.

Scientific jargon.

4

Er kontrollierte jedes Wort, bevor er es aussprach.

He controlled every word before he spoke it.

Nuanced behavior.

5

Die digitale Überwachung kontrolliert weite Teile des öffentlichen Raums.

Digital surveillance monitors large parts of public space.

Societal critique context.

6

Man muss die Parameter der Maschine ständig kontrollieren.

One must constantly monitor the machine's parameters.

Technical precision.

7

Die Wirksamkeit der Maßnahmen wird jährlich kontrolliert.

The effectiveness of the measures is monitored annually.

Formal reporting.

8

Sie verlor die Kontrolle, als sie die Nachricht hörte.

She lost control when she heard the news.

Noun form 'die Kontrolle'.

1

Die philosophische Frage, wer die Kontrolleure kontrolliert, bleibt offen.

The philosophical question of who monitors the monitors remains open.

Complex philosophical structure.

2

In einem totalitären Staat wird jeder Aspekt des Lebens kontrolliert.

In a totalitarian state, every aspect of life is controlled.

Political theory.

3

Die kybernetischen Systeme kontrollieren sich weitgehend selbst.

The cybernetic systems largely control themselves.

Advanced technical theory.

4

Es bedarf einer ethischen Instanz, um die KI zu kontrollieren.

An ethical authority is needed to control AI.

Formal 'Es bedarf...' construction.

5

Die lückenlose Kontrolle erwies sich als logistische Unmöglichkeit.

Seamless control proved to be a logistical impossibility.

Complex noun-verb combination.

6

Er kontrollierte seinen Zorn mit einer fast übermenschlichen Disziplin.

He controlled his anger with almost superhuman discipline.

Literary style.

7

Die Marktmechanismen lassen sich nicht einfach kontrollieren.

Market mechanisms cannot be easily controlled.

Reflexive passive 'lassen sich'.

8

Die Kontrolle über die Erzählung zu behalten, ist in der PR entscheidend.

Maintaining control over the narrative is crucial in PR.

Metaphorical use.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Fahrkarten kontrollieren
Reifendruck kontrollieren
Hausaufgaben kontrollieren
Pass kontrollieren
Qualität kontrollieren
Emotionen kontrollieren
Inflation kontrollieren
Daten kontrollieren
Gepäck kontrollieren
Rechnung kontrollieren

عبارات رایج

Alles unter Kontrolle.

Die Kontrolle verlieren.

Außer Kontrolle geraten.

Zur Kontrolle bereit halten.

Sich selbst kontrollieren.

Regelmäßig kontrollieren.

Streng kontrolliert.

Stichprobenartig kontrollieren.

Lückenlos kontrollieren.

Die Fahrkarten bitte, wir kontrollieren!

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

kontrollieren vs beherrschen

kontrollieren vs steuern

kontrollieren vs regeln

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به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

kontrollieren vs prüfen

More formal, like an exam.

kontrollieren vs überprüfen

More thorough, like a double-check.

kontrollieren vs überwachen

Continuous monitoring.

kontrollieren vs steuern

Directing a vehicle or process.

kontrollieren vs beherrschen

Mastering a skill or language.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

نحوه استفاده

no ge

Past participle is 'kontrolliert'.

false friend

Does not mean 'to control' in the sense of 'to command' as often as in English.

اشتباهات رایج
  • Saying 'gekontrolliert' instead of 'kontrolliert'.
  • Using it to mean 'steering' a vehicle.
  • Using dative instead of accusative.
  • Using it for 'mastering' a language.
  • Confusing it with 'überwachen' (continuous monitoring).

نکات

Past Participle

Always remember: -ieren verbs = no 'ge-'. It's 'kontrolliert'.

Synonyms

Use 'überprüfen' for a more professional 'double-check'.

False Friend

Don't use it for 'steering' a car. Use 'steuern'.

Pronunciation

Stress the 'LIE' in kontrollieren.

Public Transport

Expect to hear 'Fahrscheinkontrolle' on German trains.

Ob-Clauses

Use 'kontrollieren, ob...' to check if a condition is met.

Precision

In Germany, checking your work is a sign of respect and quality.

Self-Control

Use 'sich kontrollieren' for managing your own behavior.

Quality Control

The term is 'Qualitätskontrolle'.

Control Group

The term is 'Kontrollgruppe'.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of a 'Con-trol' panel where you 'Check' the buttons.

ریشه کلمه

From French 'contrôler', which comes from Medieval Latin 'contrarotulare' (to check against a duplicate roll).

بافت فرهنگی

While 'Kontrolle' is valued in systems, personal privacy (Datenschutz) is also a major counter-value.

Checking processes is seen as a key to German engineering efficiency.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"Hast du heute schon deine E-Mails kontrolliert?"

"Wie oft kontrollierst du dein Bankkonto?"

"Wer kontrolliert in deiner Firma die Qualität?"

"Findest du, dass wir zu viel kontrolliert werden?"

"Hast du kontrolliert, ob wir alles für das Picknick haben?"

موضوعات نگارش

Schreibe über eine Situation, in der du die Kontrolle verloren hast.

Was kontrollierst du jeden Morgen nach dem Aufstehen?

Ist 'Vertrauen ist gut, Kontrolle ist besser' ein gutes Motto?

Wie kontrollierst du deinen Stress im Alltag?

Beschreibe die Sicherheitskontrolle am Flughafen.

سوالات متداول

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No, it is 'kontrolliert'. Verbs ending in -ieren never take the 'ge-' prefix in the past participle.

You can 'kontrollieren' the oil or tires, but to drive/steer it, use 'steuern' or 'fahren'.

The noun is 'die Kontrolle', which is feminine.

It is neutral. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

No, it takes the accusative case for the object being checked.

A 'Kontrolleur' is a person whose job is to check things, like a ticket inspector.

You would usually say 'den Hund unter Kontrolle haben' or 'den Hund führen'.

You can say 'auf Fehler kontrollieren' or 'kontrollieren, ob Fehler da sind'.

Yes, 'checken' is very common in informal, modern German.

It means 'self-control' or 'self-regulation'.

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writing

Write a sentence about checking your phone.

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Ask someone if they checked the windows.

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Describe what a ticket inspector does.

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