control / steering
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control system
The device or technical system used to direct and regulate the function or movement of a machine, vehicle, or installation.
Die Steuerung der Heizungsanlage ist defekt und muss repariert werden.
The control system of the heating system is defective and needs to be repaired.
management / control
The deliberate direction, management, and influencing of organizational or economic processes, projects, or workflows.
Die Steuerung des gesamten Projekts liegt in der Verantwortung des Managements.
The management of the entire project is the responsibility of the management team.
controls
In computer science, the set of commands and logic that control the flow of a computer program, or the way a user interacts with the program, e.g. via keyboard or controller.
Die Steuerung der Spielfigur ist anfangs etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig.
The controls for the game character take a little getting used to at first.
'Die Steuerung' (control/steering) is the noun related to the verb 'steuern' (to steer/control). 'Steuern' means to set the direction or guide a process, as when steering a car or managing a project.
Der Kapitän steuert das Schiff sicher durch den Sturm.
The captain steers the ship safely through the storm.
Nouns ending in '-ung' are often derived from verbs and are always feminine (die). This rule helps you determine the article of many nouns.
Die Entwicklung der neuen Software dauert länger als geplant.
The development of the new software is taking longer than planned.
The exact meaning of 'Steuerung' (control/steering) depends heavily on the context. In connection with machines, it is about technology; with projects, it is about management; and in games, it is about controls.
Die Steuerung des Roboters erfolgt per Fernbedienung.
The robot is controlled by remote control.
In technical contexts, 'Steuerung' (control system) is often combined with adjectives such as 'defekt' (defective), 'automatisch' (automatic), or 'manuell' (manual). Typical verbs are 'ausfallen' (to fail) or 'übernehmen' (to take over).
Plötzlich ist die Steuerung des Aufzugs ausgefallen.
Suddenly, the elevator's control system failed.
control / check
When driving or piloting, Kontrolle refers to the ability or power to control the vehicle. Steuerung, by contrast, refers to the technical system used to direct its movement. Someone who controls the vehicle safely has Kontrolle; Steuerung is the appropriate term for the device used to do this.
Trotz des starken Windes reagiert die Steuerung des Flugzeugs zuverlässig.
Despite the strong wind, the plane’s control system responds reliably.
Trotz des starken Windes behält die Pilotin die Kontrolle über das Flugzeug.
Despite the strong wind, the pilot remains in control of the plane.
