verb
to check, to control
A2
Kontrollieren means 'to check' or 'to control'. A regular weak verb (Partizip perfekt: kontrolliert) using auxiliary haben. Non‑reflexive and typically transitive (takes an accusative object). Used for inspecting, monitoring or regulating. Passive forms are possible. Not separable or modal; conjugates regularly.
Examples
Sie hat die Arbeit kontrolliert.
She checked the work.
Der Manager will die Produktion kontrollieren, um Fehler zu vermeiden.
The manager wants to control production to avoid mistakes.
Ich kontrolliere meine E-Mails.
I check my emails.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a person with a clipboard putting a big check mark to 'control' and 'check' items
Sounds like 'control-lion' — imagine a lion checking things
Notes
A regular weak verb. Common in contexts of inspection, verification and control processes.