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Norbit
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Norbit in English?
Norbit: 64.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 15.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,363.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 25.6% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 15.8% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.5% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
9.7% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.8% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- hell (C1): 29 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.
Subtitle example:
Hell, I can't even hump no more, Norbit. Humping was my thing.
- orphanage (rare): 27 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I can see them researching all of the orphanages in the area,
- tap (B2): 18 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Tap, tap, tap. Tap it off. -Tap, tap. Tap...
- pimp (rare): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
You guys used to pimp? -"Used to"?
- pump (C1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Now, pump, pump, pump, pump, pump me up.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Father of the Bride: 15.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Norbit).
- Play It Again Sam: 15.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Norbit).
- The Wackness: 15.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Norbit).
These percentages describe vocabulary, not the proportion of dialogue you will understand. CEFR labels are estimates, not official film ratings. Accent, speed, songs, context, and your own vocabulary also affect comprehension. Repeated occurrences may include repeated dialogue or lyrics.
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