This is the 595th most frequent Slovak word.
kontrolu
The Slovak word "kontrolu" means "control" or "inspection" in English.
In this sentence, "kontrolu" is a noun meaning 'inspection' or 'check', referring to an action of examining or reviewing something systematically. It is in the accusative case, corresponding with the verb 'vykonať', which means 'to perform'.
Potrebujem vykonať kontrolu účtov.
I need to perform an inspection of the accounts.
In this usage, "kontrolu" stands for 'check' as in a specific examination, particularly referring to airport security protocols. It is set in the accusative to indicate the object of the sentence action.
Zmeškali sme bezpečnostnú kontrolu na letisku.
We missed the security check at the airport.
Here, "kontrolu" functions as a noun indicating 'check' or 'inspection', and it conveys the idea of performing a routine task to ensure proper functioning. It's also in the accusative case, matching its usage in the sentence.