No. 985 in Slovak
kontrolovať
"Kontrolovať" means "to check" or "to control."
In a sentence
Musí kontrolovať domácu úlohu každého študenta.
He must check the homework of every student.
Here, 'kontrolovať' is used to mean 'to check or review,' signifying action to ensure correctness.
Pred odchodom z domu je potrebné kontrolovať zamknutie dverí.
Before leaving the house, it is necessary to check the door locks.
Here, 'kontrolovať' means 'to inspect or ensure security' for a specific precautionary task.
Polícia kontroluje vodičov na prítomnosť alkoholu.
The police are testing drivers for alcohol presence.
In this context, 'kontrolovať' implies 'to test or examine,' highlighting scrutiny to ensure compliance.
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