gráu

Gráðu is an Icelandic noun meaning degree, grade, or level. The base form is gráða, and the word is used most often to denote an earned credential or a level of attainment, particularly in education and professional contexts. In sentences after prepositions such as með (with), the dative singular gráðu is used (for example, með gráðu = with a degree). The noun appears in many compound terms describing credentials, the most common being háskólagráða meaning university degree.

In education, gráða denotes the credential that marks completion of a program or attainment of a certain level. Degrees are typically issued by recognized educational institutions and recognized for immigration or employment in Iceland and abroad, in line with international frameworks.

Beyond education, gráða may denote a level or rank within organizations, or a grade on a scale of measurement, though more specific words may be preferred depending on the domain.

In everyday use, gráða appears in official documents, résumés, and media when referring to qualifications. It is a standard element of Icelandic vocabulary and is declined according to Icelandic grammar.