German Phrase
Kontrollier die Temperatur genau.
Meaning
This command tells someone to monitor the temperature with precision. It’s common in cooking, laboratory work, or any situation where exact temperature control matters.
When to use
Use it in informal settings—when speaking to a friend, a colleague you know well, or a trainee. It works well in kitchens, labs, workshops, or when giving quick technical instructions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
KontrollierdieTemperaturgenau.
Imperative (du)
For the informal 'du' form, drop the ending '-e' from the verb stem: 'kontrollieren' → 'Kontrollier'. Adding '-e' (Kontrolliere) is also correct but more formal.
Definite article
Temperatur is a feminine noun, so it takes the article 'die' in the accusative case.
Adverb placement
Adverbs like 'genau' usually follow the direct object in a simple imperative sentence.
🗨In Conversation
Kontrollier die Temperatur genau.
Check the temperature precisely.
Ja, ich stelle das Thermometer sofort ein.
Yes, I’ll set the thermometer right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Kontrollier der Temperatur genau.
Temperatur is feminine; the correct article is 'die'.
Genau kontrollier die Temperatur.
Adverb 'genau' should follow the object, not precede the verb in this simple imperative.
Kontrolliere die Temperatur genau.
While not wrong, dropping the '-e' (Kontrollier) sounds more natural in everyday speech.
↔Alternatives
Überprüfe die Temperatur genau.
Verify the temperature precisely.
Achte genau auf die Temperatur.
Pay close attention to the temperature.
Stell die Temperatur exakt ein.
Set the temperature exactly.
Cultural Tip
In German, the imperative can be softened with 'bitte' (e.g., 'Bitte kontrollier die Temperatur genau.'). For a formal address, use the Sie‑form: 'Kontrollieren Sie die Temperatur genau.' Also, avoid mixing up the gender of 'Temperatur'—it is always 'die Temperatur.'