das Niveau
Translation
level, standard
Examples
Das sprachliche Niveau ist hoch.
The linguistic level is high.
Sein Verhalten hat kein Niveau.
His behavior has no class.
Grammar Patterns
to have a high/low level/standard The course has a high standard.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stufe (level, stage), Level (level), Standard (standard)
Etymology
A loanword from French 'niveau' (level), which comes from Latin 'libella' (a level instrument).
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the French word 'niveau' and the English word 'level'. Think of the 'level' of water or the 'level' in a video game.