German word

Level

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɛvəl/

Meaning

  • neuter nounlevel

Example

Auf diesem Level kann ich einfache Gespräche führen.

At this level, I can hold simple conversations.

Illustration for Level (level)

More examples

Nach dem Kurs habe ich mein Level deutlich verbessert.

After the course, I significantly improved my level.

Core concept

A point on a progression used to compare ability, challenge, or achievement.

Common phrases

  • auf hohem Level

    at a high level

  • auf ein höheres Level bringen

    bring ___ to a higher level

  • mein Level verbessern

    improve my level

Similar words

Niveau: The overall standard reached in skill or performance.
Stufe: One distinct step in a progression, such as a stage of learning.
Ebene: A layer of thought defined by a particular viewpoint or degree of abstraction.
Grad: A degree of intensity or extent expressed by a number or scale.

Definition in German

ein Maß für den Schwierigkeits- oder Fortschrittsgrad, besonders in Spielen, Aufgaben oder Tests

Word origin

German adopted Level from English, whose word developed through Anglo-French livel from Latin libella, a diminutive of libra meaning balance.

Usage tips

  • The usual German plural is Levels, with the English-style ending rather than a native German plural ending.

Other meanings

  • stagenoun
  • standardnoun

Opposites

  • Anfängerniveaubeginner levelnoun

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