When you're first starting out with Norwegian, understanding basic words like grad is super helpful. Think of grad as meaning 'degree' or 'level'. It’s used in lots of everyday situations, so getting familiar with it early on will really boost your confidence.
You'll hear grad when talking about temperature, like 'it's ten degrees', or even in a more abstract way, such as 'to a certain degree'. It’s a versatile little word that pops up all the time. Learning words like this makes it much easier to build sentences and understand conversations.
When we talk about CEFR levels, B2 means you're pretty good at Norwegian. You can handle most everyday situations and talk about a fair range of topics.
At this level, you can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics. You can also interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
You're able to produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. So, you're past the basics and can actually communicate effectively.
When discussing proficiency in a language, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) uses a six-level scale. C2 is the highest level, signifying mastery. Learners at this stage can understand virtually everything heard or read with ease.
They can summarize information from various spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. They can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently, and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
grad 30秒了解
- B1
- temperature
- degree
趣味小知识
The word 'grad' is a direct borrowing from the Latin 'gradus', meaning 'step' or 'degree'. It made its way into Norwegian through Old Norse, which shows the historical linguistic connections between these languages.
按水平分级的例句
Hvor mange grader er det ute?
How many degrees is it outside?
Jeg har en grad i historie.
I have a degree in history.
Feberen min er 39 grader.
My fever is 39 degrees.
Vinkelen er 90 grader.
The angle is 90 degrees.
Hun er i stor grad fornøyd.
She is to a large degree satisfied.
Vi har litt grad av suksess.
We have some degree of success.
Han er en grad eldre enn meg.
He is a degree older than me.
Det er en viss grad av risiko.
There is a certain degree of risk.
Hvor mange grader er det i dag?
How many degrees is it today?
Literally: 'How many grades is it today?' Here 'grader' refers to temperature degrees.
Hun har en høy grad av intelligens.
She has a high degree of intelligence.
Here 'grad' refers to a degree or level of something.
Jeg har en grad i historie.
I have a degree in history.
In this context, 'grad' refers to an academic degree.
Vanskelighetsgraden er middels.
The degree of difficulty is medium.
Compound word 'vanskelighetsgraden' (difficulty degree).
Han er til en viss grad enig.
He is to a certain degree in agreement.
Fixed expression 'til en viss grad' (to a certain degree).
Vi målte graden av suksess.
We measured the degree of success.
Here 'graden' refers to the extent or measure of success.
Det er en stor grad av usikkerhet.
There is a large degree of uncertainty.
Similar to 'a high degree' in meaning.
Temperaturen falt med ti grader.
The temperature fell by ten degrees.
Again, 'grader' for temperature degrees.
Hvorfor er temperaturen så høy i dag? Det er over tredve grader!
Why is the temperature so high today? It's over thirty degrees!
Hun har en mastergrad i litteratur fra Universitetet i Oslo.
She has a master's degree in literature from the University of Oslo.
Vi må vurdere risikoen i høyere grad før vi tar en avgjørelse.
We need to assess the risk to a higher degree before making a decision.
i høyere grad: to a greater extent
Til tross for hans innsats, var han bare i stand til en viss grad å forbedre situasjonen.
Despite his efforts, he was only able to improve the situation to a certain extent.
til en viss grad: to a certain extent
Filmene hans har en tendens til å polarisere publikum i stor grad.
His films tend to polarize the audience to a large extent.
i stor grad: to a great extent
Dette problemet er i høyeste grad relevant for dagens politiske debatt.
This problem is highly relevant to today's political debate.
i høyeste grad: to the highest degree, highly
Han føler seg nedfor i en slik grad at han har vanskelig for å sove.
He feels down to such an extent that he has difficulty sleeping.
i en slik grad: to such an extent
Temperaturen falt flere grader i løpet av natten.
The temperature dropped several degrees during the night.
如何使用
The word grad can be used in several contexts. It can refer to a degree in temperature (e.g., 'grader celsius'), a degree of academic achievement (e.g., 'mastergrad'), or a level or extent of something (e.g., 'en høy grad av suksess'). It's a versatile word, so pay attention to the context to understand its specific meaning.
A common mistake is confusing grad with 'level' in the sense of a floor in a building. For that, you would use etasje. Another mistake is using it as a direct translation for 'grade' in the sense of a school mark; for that, use karakter.
词源
Old Norse
原始含义： step, degree, rank
Germanic文化背景
The concept of 'grad' is quite versatile in Norwegian, much like 'degree' in English. It's used in various contexts, from academic degrees to expressing levels of temperature or intensity of feelings. Understanding its flexibility is key to grasping subtle nuances in Norwegian conversation.
自我测试 48 个问题
Write a short sentence describing the temperature today using 'grad'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Det er tjue grader i dag. (It is twenty degrees today.)
Write a sentence saying you have a high fever using 'grad'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Jeg har førti grader feber. (I have forty degrees fever.)
Write a simple question asking about the temperature in degrees.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Hvor mange grader er det? (How many degrees is it?)
Hva er temperaturen i vannet?
Read this passage:
Det er femten grader i vannet. Jeg vil bade. Er det kaldt for deg? Jeg synes det er fint.
Hva er temperaturen i vannet?
The passage states 'Det er femten grader i vannet.' (It is fifteen degrees in the water.)
The passage states 'Det er femten grader i vannet.' (It is fifteen degrees in the water.)
Hvor varm er kaffen?
Read this passage:
Kaffen er veldig varm. Den er nitti grader. Jeg må vente litt før jeg drikker den.
Hvor varm er kaffen?
The passage says 'Den er nitti grader.' (It is ninety degrees.)
The passage says 'Den er nitti grader.' (It is ninety degrees.)
Hvilken temperatur er det i dag?
Read this passage:
I dag er det null grader. Det snør. Barna leker ute i snøen. De er glade.
Hvilken temperatur er det i dag?
The passage states 'I dag er det null grader.' (Today it is zero degrees.)
The passage states 'I dag er det null grader.' (Today it is zero degrees.)
Været i Bergen kan endre seg i løpet av en ___.
Here, 'grad' refers to a degree or extent of change. The weather in Bergen can change to some degree during a day.
Hvor mange ___ er det i en sirkel?
'Grader' is the plural of 'grad' and refers to units of angular measurement, like degrees in a circle.
Hun har en høy ___ av profesjonalitet.
In this context, 'grad' means a high level or degree of professionalism.
Temperaturen falt med ti ___ i natt.
'Grader' refers to degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit when talking about temperature.
Hvor høy ___ har du i feber?
Here, 'grad' refers to the degree or level of fever.
Han har en master___ fra universitetet.
A 'mastergrad' is a master's degree, a common academic qualification.
The sentence means 'There is a degree of difference.'
This question asks about the 'degree' of a fever.
The speaker is talking about a 'high degree' of motivation.
Read this aloud:
Hva er temperaturen i dag, i grader Celsius?
Focus: grader Celsius
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
Jeg har en viss grad av forståelse.
Focus: viss grad av forståelse
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
Hvor mange grader er det ute?
Focus: mange grader
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
This is the correct order for asking 'What is the temperature outside?'. 'Hvor mange grader' is a common phrase for asking about temperature.
This sentence means 'He has a high degree of trust in me.' The structure 'en høy grad av' means 'a high degree of'.
This translates to 'It is fifteen degrees cold.' 'Det er' means 'It is', followed by the number of degrees and 'kaldt' (cold).
Listen for how the temperature has changed.
The speaker is asking about the water's temperature.
Pay attention to the idiom about improvement.
Read this aloud:
Hvilken grad av vanskelighet har denne oppgaven?
Focus: vanskelighet, oppgaven
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
Jeg har en viss grad av erfaring med dette.
Focus: viss, erfaring
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
Vi kan øke vanskelighetsgraden senere.
Focus: vanskelighetsgraden, senere
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
You are describing the weather to a friend. How would you describe a temperature that is just above freezing? Use 'grad' in your sentence.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Temperaturen er bare et par grader over frysepunktet i dag. (The temperature is just a couple of degrees above freezing today.)
Imagine you are discussing your progress in learning Norwegian. How would you express that you have made good progress, indicating a 'degree' of improvement?
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Jeg føler jeg har gjort en god grad av fremgang i norsk. (I feel I have made a good degree of progress in Norwegian.)
You are talking about a challenging task. How would you say that the difficulty of the task varies to a certain extent or 'degree'?
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Vanskelighetsgraden på oppgaven varierer i en viss grad. (The difficulty of the task varies to a certain degree.)
What does the passage suggest about changes in mountain weather?
Read this passage:
På fjellet kan temperaturen falle mange grader på kort tid. Det er viktig å være forberedt på at været kan endre seg i stor grad. Selv en liten grad av uaktsomhet kan føre til farlige situasjoner.
What does the passage suggest about changes in mountain weather?
The passage states 'temperaturen kan falle mange grader på kort tid' (the temperature can fall many degrees in a short time) and 'været kan endre seg i stor grad' (the weather can change to a great degree).
The passage states 'temperaturen kan falle mange grader på kort tid' (the temperature can fall many degrees in a short time) and 'været kan endre seg i stor grad' (the weather can change to a great degree).
What does the speaker attribute their increased understanding to?
Read this passage:
Etter å ha studert i et par år, føler jeg at min forståelse av faget har økt betydelig. Jeg har nådd en ny grad av innsikt som jeg ikke hadde tidligere. Dette skyldes en stor grad av innsats fra min side.
What does the speaker attribute their increased understanding to?
The passage says 'Dette skyldes en stor grad av innsats fra min side' (This is due to a great degree of effort on my part).
The passage says 'Dette skyldes en stor grad av innsats fra min side' (This is due to a great degree of effort on my part).
According to the passage, what is essential for successful language learning?
Read this passage:
For å lykkes med å lære et nytt språk, kreves det en viss grad av dedikasjon. Man må være villig til å øve regelmessig, selv når motivasjonen er lav. Uten denne graden av forpliktelse vil fremgangen være langsom.
According to the passage, what is essential for successful language learning?
The passage states 'kreves det en viss grad av dedikasjon' (a certain degree of dedication is required).
The passage states 'kreves det en viss grad av dedikasjon' (a certain degree of dedication is required).
Which sentence correctly uses 'grad' to indicate a level of intensity?
'I en viss grad' is a common idiom meaning 'to a certain extent' or 'to a certain degree,' indicating intensity.
Choose the best translation for: 'The temperature reached 20 degrees Celsius.'
In the context of temperature, 'grader' (plural of grad) is the correct term for 'degrees'.
Which sentence uses 'grad' to refer to an academic qualification?
'Mastergrad' (master's degree) is an academic qualification. 'Grad' can be part of compound words for academic degrees.
The sentence 'Hun viste en stor grad av mot.' means 'She showed a great level of courage.'
'En stor grad av' means 'a great degree of' or 'a great level of', so the translation is correct.
In the phrase 'til en viss grad', 'grad' refers to a specific academic degree.
'Til en viss grad' is an idiom meaning 'to a certain extent' or 'to a certain degree', referring to intensity or scope, not an academic degree.
If you say 'Jeg har en grad i fysikk', you are talking about the temperature outside.
'Jeg har en grad i fysikk' means 'I have a degree in physics', referring to an academic qualification, not temperature.
This sentence means 'The temperature dropped several degrees.' The word 'grader' refers to degrees of temperature.
This sentence means 'He has a degree in economics.' Here, 'grad' refers to an academic degree.
This sentence means 'There is a high degree of risk.' 'Grad' indicates a level or extent of something.
/ 48 correct
Perfect score!
Summary
Understand 'grad' as referring to a level, stage, or intensity in various contexts like temperature or academic achievement.
- B1
- temperature
- degree
相关内容
更多academic词汇
aksentuere
C1to accentuate or emphasize
altså
B1Therefore or thus
anerkjenne
B1To acknowledge or recognize
anliggende
C1a matter or concern of importance
anse
B1to consider or regard
anslag
C1estimate or approximation
anvende
B1To apply or use
argument
B1A reason or set of reasons for an idea
argumentere
B2To argue or provide reasons for a viewpoint
artikkel
B1An article in a newspaper or journal
