ADVERB
umso/ˈʊmzoː/the (comparative), all the more
umso is a German adverb that means the (comparative), all the more. It is pronounced /ˈʊmzoː/.
Definitions
1.used to intensify a comparative statement, especially after 'je' to mean 'the ... the ...'; 'all the more'(comparative, increase)
a.(in 'je ... umso ...' structures)
Je früher wir anfangen, umso schneller sind wir fertig.—The earlier we start, the faster we finish.
b.(to emphasize 'all the more')
Nach dem langen Winter ist das Frühjahr umso schöner.—After the long winter, spring is all the more beautiful.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "umso" mean in English?
- "umso" means the (comparative), all the more. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "umso"?
- "umso" is pronounced /ˈʊmzoː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "umso"?
- "umso" is a adverb in German.
