controleer

Controleer is the imperative form of the Dutch verb controleren, meaning to check or verify something. It is used to instruct someone to perform a check, for example in instructions, checklists, forms, and user interfaces. The word appears frequently in everyday Dutch, especially in contexts that require validation or accuracy.

Etymology and forms: Controleer comes from controleren, which in turn is built from the noun controle (control, check) and the Dutch verb suffix -eren. The verb is conjugated as ik controleer, jij controleert, hij/zij/het controleert, wij controleren, jullie controleren, zij controleren. The past participle is gecontroleerd. The imperative form controleer is used for addressing a single person; in informal written language, variations like “Controleer maar” or “Controleer even” can soften the command, while formal contexts may rephrase to a polite request.

Usage: Controleer is common in instructions and protocols where verification is required, such as “Controleer uw gegevens” (Check your information) or “Controleer of alle velden zijn ingevuld.” In software and online forms, a button labeled “Controleer” typically initiates a validation step. The noun related term is controle, referring to the act of checking or an inspection, and the related verb is controleren.

See also: controle, controleren, controleur (inspector or examiner), verificatie, validatie.

Note: This article treats Controleer as a linguistic form rather than a proper noun or brand. If used as a title or name, additional context would be needed.