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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Meanings
das Level
level
The standard or degree of something, for example a skill, a quality, or a difficulty.
EXAMPLE
Sein Englisch ist auf einem sehr hohen Level.
His English is at a very high level.
das Level
level / floor
A level or floor in a building, often used in modern office or commercial buildings.
EXAMPLE
Die Toiletten finden Sie auf Level 0 neben dem Eingang.
You will find the restrooms on Level 0 next to the entrance.
Usage tips
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 refer to the difficulty, quality, or degree of something. Grad usually sounds more neutral and often occurs in fixed expressions, while Level sounds more casual and modern. Grad is more suitable in a factual statement, while Level also works in an informal context.
Level
Das Schwierigkeitslevel dieser Aufgabe ist für Anfänger noch zu hoch.
The difficulty level of this task is still too high for beginners.
Grad
Der Schwierigkeitsgrad dieser Aufgabe ist für Anfänger noch zu hoch.
The difficulty level of this task is still too high for beginners.
In real life
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