kontrollieren

The German word "kontrollieren" is a verb meaning "to control," "to check," or "to inspect." It comes from the word "Kontrolle," which means "control" or "inspection."

• "Kontrolle" derives from the French "contrôle," originally referring to checking against a list (roll/census).

Similar words:

• prüfen – to check or examine (more about testing or verifying correctness)
• überprüfen – to review or recheck (more thorough than "prüfen")
• überwachen – to monitor or supervise (ongoing observation)
• steuern – to steer or regulate (directing rather than just checking)

Differences:

• Kontrollieren often implies actively inspecting or exercising authority over something.
• Prüfen focuses more on verification or examination.
• Überwachen implies continuous monitoring.
• Steuern involves guiding or managing processes rather than merely checking them.