kontrolliert

Kontrolliert is a German adjective and past participle derived from the verb kontrollieren, meaning to check, supervise, regulate, or verify. As a participle it can form passive or perfect constructions with the auxiliary haben: Die Daten wurden kontrolliert. As an attributive or predicative adjective it describes something that has undergone inspection or regulation: eine kontrollierte Lieferung; eine kontrollierte Herkunft. In contemporary usage it frequently appears in contexts involving quality control, compliance, or certification.

Etymology and grammar: The noun Kontrolle (control, inspection) and the verb kontrollieren come from the French contrôle, and were integrated into German in the modern administrative and industrial period. The form kontrolliert reflects standard German past participle formation with -t, used both for verbal forms (wurde kontrolliert) and as an adjective. The word can therefore function both as a finite verb form in compounds like hat kontrolliert and as a non-verbal adjective in noun phrases.

Usage and contexts: In product labeling and regulatory contexts, kontrolliert is common. For example, kontrolliert biologischer Anbau (KBA) indicates certification by a recognized body. In other domains, phrases such as kontrollierte Substanz (controlled substance) or kontrollierte Nutzung (controlled use) show how the term signals oversight, restriction, or compliance, though precise meanings vary by field.

Overview: Kontrolliert conveys that an action of checking or oversight has taken place, or that an item has been subjected to formal control processes. It spans everyday language, industry, and regulatory labeling, reflecting Germany’s emphasis on verification and quality assurance.