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Describes an action or behavior that is conscious, deliberate, and not spontaneous or emotional. A person who acts in a controlled way keeps their composure.
Trotz der Provokation blieb er ruhig und reagierte sehr kontrolliert.
Despite the provocation, he remained calm and reacted in a very controlled way.
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Checked, monitored, or regulated according to certain rules. It is ensured that something meets regulations or standards.
Der Wein stammt aus kontrolliertem biologischem Anbau.
The wine comes from controlled organic cultivation.
'Kontrolliert' (controlled) is the past participle of the verb 'kontrollieren' (to check/control). It is used as an adjective to describe a state or quality that is the result of conscious control or a check.
Der Zugang zum Sicherheitsbereich ist streng kontrolliert.
Access to the security area is strictly controlled.
In the meaning 'beherrscht' (composed/controlled), 'kontrolliert' (controlled) often describes conscious and calm actions or bodily functions. Typical verbs are 'atmen' (to breathe), 'reagieren' (to react), or 'sich bewegen' (to move).
Der Pilot führte auch in der schwierigen Situation eine kontrollierte Landung durch.
The pilot carried out a controlled landing even in the difficult situation.
When 'kontrolliert' (controlled) refers to products, substances, or processes, it means 'geprüft' (checked) or 'überwacht' (monitored). You can often recognize this meaning from additions such as 'biologisch' (organic), 'staatlich' (state/government), or 'ärztlich' (medical).
Diese Medikamente unterliegen einer streng kontrollierten Abgabe durch Apotheken.
These medications are subject to strictly controlled dispensing by pharmacies.
tested / tried
Kontrolliert and geprüft can both indicate that something has been checked. Geprüft places more emphasis on examining quality, safety, or correctness, while kontrolliert can also mean a general check or monitoring. For a formal quality assessment, geprüft is therefore usually more appropriate.
Vor der Veranstaltung wird der Zugang kontrolliert.
Access will be checked before the event.
Vor der Veranstaltung wird die Sicherheit der Tribüne geprüft.
The safety of the stands will be tested before the event.
