Kontrollige

Kontrollige is the second-person plural or formal imperative form of the Estonian verb kontrollima, meaning to check, inspect, or verify. It is used to politely direct a group of people or a single addressee in a formal context to perform a checking action. In everyday, non-formal speech, the singular imperative kontrolli is used instead.

In official written Estonian, kontrollige appears in instructions, forms, checklists, and formal communications. It is commonly followed by a direct object, for example: kontrollige andmed (check the data), kontrollige dokumendid (check the documents), or kontrollige õigused (check the permissions). The form signals courtesy and formality, particularly in government, administrative, or business contexts.

Etymology and related forms: kontrollige derives from kontroll- (the stem related to control) plus the infinitive ending -ima, forming kontrollima, “to check.” The imperative forms include kontrollige (plural/formal) and kontrolli (singular). The related noun kontroll means “control” or “verification,” and kontrollimine means “inspection” or “verification.”

Usage notes:kontrollige is appropriate when addressing a group or speaking in a formal register. It is often found on forms, checklists, process instructions, and correspondence that require a courteous or official tone. As with many Estonian imperatives, tone and context determine whether to use the plural/formal kontrollige or the singular kontrolli.