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controller
A person in a company who is responsible for controlling, that is, for planning, managing, and monitoring the company's goals.
Der Controller hat die neuen Quartalszahlen dem Vorstand präsentiert.
The controller presented the new quarterly figures to the board.
controller
An input device used to control video games on a console or computer.
Mein zweiter Controller ist kaputt, wir können nicht zusammen spielen.
My second controller is broken; we can't play together.
controller
A technical component or control unit that regulates and monitors a system, process, or machine.
Der Controller der Heizungsanlage muss ausgetauscht werden.
The controller of the heating system needs to be replaced.
This word has three main meanings, which are distinguished only by context. Pay attention to whether it is about business (person), video games (device), or technology (component).
Der Controller analysiert die Geschäftszahlen des letzten Jahres.
The controller analyzes last year's business figures.
'Controller' is a word from English and is pronounced similarly in German. In all three meanings, it is used as a masculine noun ('der Controller').
Für die neue Stelle suchen wir einen erfahrenen Controller.
For the new position, we are looking for an experienced controller.
In a company context, a controller is often connected with verbs like 'analysieren' (to analyze), 'berichten' (to report), or 'planen' (to plan). Typical objects are 'Kosten' (costs), 'Budgets' (budgets), or 'Zahlen' (figures/numbers).
Der Controller muss die Kosten für das Projekt genau planen.
The controller has to plan the costs for the project precisely.
When it is about video games, typical verbs are 'spielen' (to play), 'benutzen' (to use), or 'in der Hand halten' (to hold in one's hand). People often also talk about the condition of the device.
Er hielt den Controller fest in der Hand und konzentrierte sich auf das Spiel.
He held the controller firmly in his hand and concentrated on the game.
master
Both words can refer to a technical element with a controlling function. „Der Master“ specifically refers to the higher-level element in a system with dependent components, whereas „der Controller“ more generally refers to a control unit. Choose „Master“ when the hierarchy is important; otherwise, „Controller“ is often appropriate.
Der Controller regelt und überwacht die angeschlossene Maschine.
The controller regulates and monitors the connected machine.
Der Master steuert die angeschlossenen Komponenten im System.
The master controls the components connected to the system.
