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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.
'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
'die Kontrolle' and 'die Steuerung' can both have to do with directing or influencing something. 'Kontrolle' emphasizes having something under control or having power over it. 'Steuerung' emphasizes more how something is actively directed, regulated, or operated, especially with machines, vehicles, projects, or programs. The words can be confused because both sound like directing something. When it is about keeping power or maintaining safety, 'Kontrolle' fits better. When it is about operating something or regulating a process, 'Steuerung' is more precise.
Die Steuerung der neuen Maschine ist einfacher als früher.
The controls for the new machine are easier than before.
In der Kurve verlor der Fahrer kurz die Kontrolle über das Motorrad.
On the curve, the driver briefly lost control of the motorcycle.