ADVERB
desto/ˈdɛsto/the (comparative), so much (comparative)
desto is a German adverb that means the (comparative), so much (comparative). It is pronounced /ˈdɛsto/.
Definitions
1.used in correlative comparisons to intensify the degree when paired with 'je'(comparative construction)
a.the (more/less) ... the (more/less)
Je früher wir anfangen, desto schneller sind wir fertig.—The earlier we start, the faster we are finished.
b.to that degree; correspondingly
Je länger er arbeitet, desto müder wird er.—The longer he works, the more tired he becomes.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "desto" mean in English?
- "desto" means the (comparative), so much (comparative). It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "desto"?
- "desto" is pronounced /ˈdɛsto/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "desto"?
- "desto" is a adverb in German.
