mehr und mehr
Translation
more and more
Examples
Es kommen mehr und mehr Leute.
More and more people are coming.
Ich verstehe mehr und mehr Deutsch.
I understand more and more German.
Grammar Patterns
((Adverbial phrase)) shows a continuous increase Technology is developing more and more.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zunehmend, immer mehr; Antonyms: weniger und weniger (less and less), abnehmend (decreasing)
Etymology
Made up of 'mehr' (more), 'und' (and), and 'mehr' (more). The repetition is used to emphasize a steady increase.
Memory Tips
Just like 'more and more' in English, this phrase indicates a continuous growth or progression.