Kontrolla

Kontrolla is a verb in the Maltese language meaning to check, inspect, or verify. It is used in everyday speech as well as in formal or procedural contexts to request or perform a verification of information, documents, tickets, equipment, or conditions. In Maltese, kontrolla can appear in imperative form to instruct someone to perform a check, or in finite forms as part of a sentence describing the action of checking.

Etymology and cognates: Kontrolla is a Maltese verb derived from the Italian controllare, reflecting the extensive influence of Italian on Maltese vocabulary. The root kontroll- aligns with the broader semantic field of control and verification found in related languages.

Usage and contexts: The term is widely used across sectors such as transportation, administration, and service delivery, wherever verification or inspection is required. For example, it can appear in phrases like check the ticket, check the information, or verify the documents. The word is commonly understood by Maltese speakers and is part of standard everyday vocabulary.

Related forms and terms: The noun kontroll (or control) exists in Maltese to denote the act of inspection or regulation. The language also uses derived forms from kontrolla to describe related concepts such as controlled conditions or verified data, depending on grammatical form and context.

See also: Controllare (Italian), control (English), Maltese language.