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das Level
level
A stage or section in a computer game that a player must reach and complete.
example
Ich habe das letzte Level in diesem Spiel einfach nicht geschafft.
I just couldn't beat the last level in this game.
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Anglicism
'Level' is a word from English that has been adopted into German. It is pronounced as in English and is especially common in colloquial language and in the context of technology and games.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Update bringt viele neue Level ins Spiel.
The new update brings many new levels into the game.
Fixed preposition
In all meanings, 'Level' is almost always used with the preposition 'auf' and the dative. You are 'auf einem Level' (at a level), play 'auf einem Level' (on a level), or are located 'auf Level 3' (on Level 3).
EXAMPLE
Die Diskussion war auf einem sehr professionellen Level.
The discussion was at a very professional level.
Context: games
You can recognize the meaning 'game section' from the context. Words like 'spielen' (to play), 'schaffen' (to manage/beat), 'schwer' (difficult), 'leicht' (easy), or 'Boss' (boss) clearly point to a computer game.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Level ist so schwer, ich schaffe den Endgegner nicht.
This level is so difficult; I can't beat the final boss.
Context: buildings
The meaning 'floor' is mainly used in modern buildings such as airports, shopping centers, or large office complexes. It then usually appears together with a number.
EXAMPLE
Die Konferenz findet auf Level 5 statt.
The conference takes place on Level 5.
Compare with
Level vs Grad
degree
'der Grad' and 'das Level' can both describe how strong, high, or difficult something is. 'Grad' sounds more neutral and is often used when describing an extent or intensity more precisely, for example 'der Grad der Gefahr' (the degree of danger) or 'der Grad der Müdigkeit' (the degree of tiredness). 'Level' more often means a level, especially with skills, quality, difficulty, or in modern everyday language. 'Level' sounds a bit more casual and is also often used for games or courses. If something should sound very factual or precise, 'Grad' often fits better.
Level
Simon möchte sein Englisch auf ein höheres Level bringen.
Simon wants to bring his English to a higher level.
Grad
Der Grad der Erschöpfung war nach der langen Reise sehr hoch.
The degree of exhaustion after the long trip was very high.
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