Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

das Niveau

Translation (Übersetzung) level, standard
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [niˈvoː]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
formal education quality standard borrowed
Niveau is a neuter noun (das) borrowed from French. It refers to a standard, level, or quality, often used in contexts like education, culture, or social status. It can describe both concrete levels (e.g., water level) and abstract standards (e.g., intellectual level). In German, it's commonly used in formal and informal settings.

Niveau - German Nouns - Niveau Meaning - Niveau Translation - Niveau Nouns Examples

Niveau is a German Nouns

Learn Niveau meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Niveau is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Niveau Examples (Beispiele) in English

Niveau examples with English translations. See how to use Niveau in sentences. Niveau example sentences in English below.

Das Niveau der Diskussion war sehr hoch.
The level of the discussion was very high.
Academic or formal discussion
Sie möchte ihr berufliches Niveau verbessern.
She wants to improve her professional level.
Career development
Das Wasser hat ein gefährliches Niveau erreicht.
The water has reached a dangerous level.
Environmental or safety context

Niveau — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Niveau — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • der Niveau
    das Niveau
    Niveau is neuter (das), not masculine. This mistake occurs due to influence from similar-sounding words or incorrect gender assignment.
  • Niveaus (plural)
    Niveaus or Niveaux
    Both Niveaus and Niveaux are accepted plurals in German, with Niveaux being less common. Using an incorrect form like Niveauen is wrong.

Niveau Word Family - Niveau Related Words - Niveau Family Members

Niveau Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Niveau word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Niveau family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Niveau related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related adjective (verwandtes Adjektiv)
niveaulos
Meaning: without standards, low-quality
Example: Sein Verhalten war völlig niveaulos.
Adjective

Niveau Usage - Niveau Collocations - Niveau Idioms - Niveau Synonyms - Niveau Antonyms

Niveau Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Niveau Collocations (Kollokationen)

Niveau collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Niveau word combinations and how to use Niveau with other words naturally.

hohes Niveau
high level
High frequency
niedriges Niveau
low level
High frequency
auf gleichem Niveau
on the same level
Medium frequency
Niveau halten
maintain the level
Medium frequency
Niveau steigern
raise the level
Medium frequency
Niveau sinken
level drops
Medium frequency
kulturelles Niveau
cultural level
Low frequency
akademisches Niveau
academic level
Low frequency

Niveau Idioms (Redewendungen)

Niveau idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Niveau with meanings and explanations. Master Niveau expressions used in everyday German.

unter aller Niveau
below all standards
Used to describe something of very poor quality or unacceptable standard.
auf hohem Niveau
at a high level
Refers to something done with excellence or high quality.
Niveau zeigen
show class
To demonstrate good taste, manners, or high standards.

Niveau Synonyms (Synonyme)

Niveau synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Niveau and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Niveau similar words and their usage.

Standard
Meaning: standard
High similarity
Qualität
Meaning: quality
Medium similarity
Stufe
Meaning: step, stage
Medium similarity
Ebene
Meaning: level, plane
Medium similarity
Grad
Meaning: degree
Low similarity

Niveau Antonyms (Antonyme)

Niveau antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Niveau. Discover Niveau opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Untergang
Meaning: decline, downfall
Tiefstand
Meaning: low point
Minderwertigkeit
Meaning: inferiority

Niveau Semantically Related Words - Niveau Contextually Related Words - Niveau Thematically Related Words

Niveau Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Niveau semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Niveau. Explore Niveau related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Niveau contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Standard Qualität Ebene Stufe Höhe Grad

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