English–German

“all the more” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊmzoː/

Example

Je mehr du übst, umso besser wirst du.

The more you practice, the better you become.

Illustration for umso (all the more)

How to say “all the more” in German

“All the more” in German is umso.

A rising scale: as one quantity moves higher, the linked quality rises with it.

Full entry for umso: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with umso

Wenn die Preise sinken, wird das Angebot umso günstiger.

If prices fall, the offer will be all the cheaper.

Tips for using umso

  • In the pattern je ..., umso ..., umso introduces the second comparative clause, while desto can fill the same role.

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