Umso
Translation
all the more, even more, so much the
Examples
Je mehr du lernst, umso besser.
The more you learn, the better.
Das macht die Sache umso schwieriger.
That makes the matter all the more difficult.
Grammar Patterns
je + comparative ..., umso + comparative the more/less ..., the more/less ... The earlier you come, the better it is.
Similar Words
Synonyms: desto; Antonyms: none
Etymology
From 'um' (around, for) and 'so' (so, thus). It functions to intensify a comparison.
Memory Tips
Always remember the common structure 'Je..., umso...' (The..., the...). For example, 'Je mehr, umso besser' (The more, the better).