No. 528 in German
kontrolle
"Kontrolle" in English means "control" or "inspection," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Ich habe die Kontrolle über das Fahrzeug verloren.
I lost control of the vehicle.
The word 'Kontrolle' here is used to mean 'control' in the context of managing or regulating the operation of something, emphasizing a lack of it.
Die Kontrolle der Maschinen erfolgt automatisch.
The monitoring of the machines is carried out automatically.
Here, 'Kontrolle' refers to 'monitoring' or 'inspection', emphasizing the process of observing to ensure proper operation or condition.
Die Polizei führte eine Kontrolle der Ausweise durch.
The police conducted an ID check.
In this context, 'Kontrolle' denotes an 'inspection' or 'check', often related to verifying or examining something, such as identification.
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