kontrolon

to control; to manage; to regulateverb

Alternative meanings

To direct, regulate, or keep something under control. It can be used for emotions, situations, machines, processes, or behavior.

Pronunciation

kohn-TROH-lohn

Root and affixes

Related to kontrol, a loanword from control. The -on form marks an action directed toward something being controlled.

Variants or conjugations

kontrolon; kontrolahon; kontrol

Related words and expressions

dumala = to manage / administer; pugong = to restrain / stop; bantayan = to watch / monitor

Meaning and usage notes

“Kontrolon” is common for controlling something. For “managing” a situation, “dumala” may also fit depending on context.