die Kontrolle
Translation
checks, controls, inspections, monitoring
Examples
Am Eingang gibt es strenge Kontrollen.
There are strict checks at the entrance.
Er verlor die Kontrolle über das Fahrzeug.
He lost control of the vehicle.
Grammar Patterns
control ((over sth.)) control over something He has control over his life.
to have/bring sth. ((under control)) to have/bring something under control The police have the situation under control.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Überprüfung (check), Inspektion (inspection); Antonyms: Freiheit (freedom)
Etymology
From French 'contrôle', from 'contre-rôle', a counter-roll or register used for verification.
Memory Tips
Looks and sounds almost identical to the English 'control'. Picture a security checkpoint or a driver controlling a vehicle.